Xerophthalmia Definition

zîrəf-thălmē-ə
noun
A form of conjunctivitis characterized by a dry and lusterless condition of the eyeball and caused by a deficiency of vitamin A.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
  • xeroma
  • xerophthalmus
  • conjunctivitis arida

Other Word Forms of Xerophthalmia

Noun

Singular:
xerophthalmia
Plural:
xerophthalmias

Origin of Xerophthalmia

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