Definisjon av xerophthalmia

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Noun

xerophthalmia - abnormal dryness of the conjunctiva and cornea of the eyes; may be due to a systemic deficiency of vitamin A
xerophthalmus, xeroma, conjunctivitis arida
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Substantiv

xerophthalmia - 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.

Substantiv

  • Entall: xerophthalmia
  • Flertall: xerophthalmias

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