xerophthalmia

xe·roph·thal·mi·a

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [zeer-of-thal-mee-uh, -op-]
- /ˌzɪər ɒfˈθæl mi ə, -ɒp-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [zeer-of-thal-mee-uh, -op-]
- /ˌzɪər ɒfˈθæl mi ə, -ɒp-/

Definitions of xerophthalmia word

noun xerophthalmia abnormal dryness of the eyeball characterized by conjunctivitis, caused by a deficiency of tears and attributed to a lack of vitamin A. 1
noun xerophthalmia Abnormal dryness of the conjunctiva and cornea of the eye, with inflammation and ridge formation, typically associated with vitamin A deficiency. 1
noun xerophthalmia excessive dryness of the cornea and conjunctiva, caused by a deficiency of vitamin A 0
noun xerophthalmia a form of conjunctivitis characterized by a dry and lusterless condition of the eyeball and caused by a deficiency of vitamin A 0
noun xerophthalmia (ophthalmology) A condition due to a deficiency of vitamin A where the conjunctiva and cornea become dry. The condition starts with conjunctival xerosis and night blindness and progresses to corneal xerosis and, later, a severe condition called keratomalacia. 0

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Origin of xerophthalmia

First appearance:

before 1650

One of the 45% oldest English words

1650-60; xer- + ophthalmia

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Parts of speech for Xerophthalmia

noun

adjective

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A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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