NOUN | state | xerophthalmia, xerophthalmus, xeroma, conjunctivitis arida | abnormal dryness of the conjunctiva and cornea of the eyes |
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Meaning | Abnormal dryness of the conjunctiva and cornea of the eyes; may be due to a systemic deficiency of vitamin A. | |
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Synonyms | xerophthalmus, xeroma, conjunctivitis arida | |
Broader | dryness, waterlessness, xerotes | The condition of not containing or being covered by a liquid / liquid (especially water) |
Spanish | xeroftalmia, xeroma | |
Catalan | xeroftalmia, xeroftàlmia |
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