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xerophthalmia

noun

  1. inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eyes
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Wiktionary

noun

Etymology: Etymology tree English xero- English ophthalmia English xerophthalmia From xero- + ophthalmia.

  1. 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.