HyperDic: xerophthalmus

English > 1 sense of the word xerophthalmus:
NOUNstatexerophthalmus, xerophthalmia, xeroma, conjunctivitis aridaabnormal dryness of the conjunctiva and cornea of the eyes
English > xerophthalmus: 1 sense > noun 1, state
MeaningAbnormal dryness of the conjunctiva and cornea of the eyes; may be due to a systemic deficiency of vitamin A.
Synonymsxerophthalmia, xeroma, conjunctivitis arida
Broaderdryness, waterlessness, xerotesThe condition of not containing or being covered by a liquid / liquid (especially water)
Spanishxeroftalmia, xeroma
Catalanxeroftalmia, xeroftàlmia

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