Meaning Of The Word Xerophthalmia

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What's The Definition Of Xerophthalmia?

xerophthalmia in American English
a form of conjunctivitis characterized by a dry and lusterless condition of the eyeball and caused by a deficiency of vitamin A
noun: abnormal dryness of the eyeball characterized by conjunctivitis, caused by a deficiency of tears and attributed to a lack of vitamin A

xerophthalmia in British English
noun: excessive dryness of the cornea and conjunctiva, caused by a deficiency of vitamin A

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