xerophthalmia

noun

xe·roph·thal·mia | \ ˌzir-ˌäf-ˈthal-mē-ə

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, ˌzir-ˌäp-ˈthal- \

Definition of xerophthalmia

: a dry thickened lusterless condition of the eyeball resulting especially from a severe systemic deficiency of vitamin A

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Recent Examples on the Web While rare, a true deficiency of vitamin A can lead to a condition called xerophthalmia, which can damage normal vision and result in night blindness—the inability to see in the dark or low light. — Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health.com, 7 Aug. 2019

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“Xerophthalmia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/xerophthalmia. Accessed 21 May. 2022.

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xerophthalmia

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xe·roph·thal·mia | \ ˌzir-ˌäf-ˈthal-mē-ə, -ˌäp-ˈthal-

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Medical Definition of xerophthalmia

: a dry thickened lusterless condition of the eyeball resulting especially from a severe systemic deficiency of vitamin A — compare keratomalacia

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