ALL meanings of xerophthalmia
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X x - 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