xerophthalmia

(zir′äf t̸hal′mē ə)

noun

a form of conjunctivitis characterized by a dry and lusterless condition of the eyeball and caused by a deficiency of vitamin A

Origin: LL < Gr xērophthalmia: see xero- & ophthalmia

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noun

Extreme dryness and thickening of the conjunctiva, often resulting from a deficiency of vitamin A.

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