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xerophthalmia: Meaning and Definition of
xe•roph•thal•mi•a
Pronunciation: (zēr"of-thal'mē-u, -op-), [key]
— n. Ophthalm.
- abnormal dryness of the eyeball characterized by conjunctivitis, caused by a deficiency of tears and attributed to a lack of vitamin A.
See also:
- xerophthalmia (Thesaurus)
