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1. (n.) xerophthalmia
abnormal dryness of the eye caused by a deficiency of tears.
Etymology: (1650–60; xer-+ophthalmia)
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1. (noun) xerophthalmia, xerophthalmus, xeroma, conjunctivitis arida
abnormal dryness of the conjunctiva and cornea of the eyes; may be due to a systemic deficiency of vitamin A
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1. (noun) xerophthalmia
an abnormal dryness of the eyeball produced usually by long-continued inflammation and subsequent atrophy of the conjunctiva
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1. xerophthalmia
Dryness of the eye surfaces caused by deficiency of tears or conjunctival secretions. It may be associated with vitamin A deficiency, trauma, or any condition in which the eyelids do not close completely.
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