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xerophthalmy

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Xe`roph`thal´my

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(Med.) Xerophthalmia.

xerophthalmia, xerophthalmy

a form of conjunctivitis, the result of a deficiency of vitamin A, marked by a dry and dull condition of the eyeball. Also called xeroma.

See also: Eyes

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