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xerophthalmia
[zeer-of-thal-mee-uh, -op-]
noun
Ophthalmology.
abnormal dryness of the eyeball characterized by conjunctivitis, caused by a deficiency of tears and attributed to a lack of vitamin A.
xerophthalmia
/ ˌɪəɒˈθæɪə /
noun
Also called: xeroma.pathol excessive dryness of the cornea and conjunctiva, caused by a deficiency of vitamin A
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Other 51Թ Forms
- xerophthalmic adjective
- ˌDZˈٳ adjective
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51Թ History and Origins
Origin of xerophthalmia1
1650–60; xer- ( def. ) + ophthalmia
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McCollum claims that this vitamine is likewise a factor in the prevention of the eye disease known as xerophthalmia, and other scientists also hold this opinion.
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Fat-soluble A, especially with certain minerals, is thought to prevent rickets and a disease of the eye called xerophthalmia.
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