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xerophthalmia
xer·oph·thal·mi·a [ zrəf thálmee ə ]


noun 
Definition:
 
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.

xer·oph·thal·mic adjective
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