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| xerophthalmia [ zr of thálmi ə ] |
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eye disease causing dryness of eyeball: an eye disease caused by vitamin A deficiency, marked by dryness and ulceration of the conjunctiva and cornea. If untreated, it may cause blindness.
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 xerophthalmic adjective |
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