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xerophthalmia

[ zeer-of-thal-mee-uh, -op- ]

noun

, Ophthalmology.
  1. abnormal dryness of the eyeball characterized by conjunctivitis, caused by a deficiency of tears and attributed to a lack of vitamin A.

xerophthalmia

/ ˌzɪərɒfˈθælmɪə /

noun

  1. pathol excessive dryness of the cornea and conjunctiva, caused by a deficiency of vitamin A Also calledxeromazɪˈrəʊmə
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˌxerophˈthalmic, adjective
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Other Words From

  • xeroph·thalmic adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of xerophthalmia1

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Example Sentences

The development of deficiency diseases (scurvy, rickets, xerophthalmia, rickets and malnutrition).

He'd have blubbered like any old ZeuglodonHad Xerophthalmia not come on.

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