xerophthalmia

English

Etymology

xero- +‎ ophthalmia

Noun

xerophthalmia (plural xerophthalmias)

1. (ophthalmology) A condition due to a deficiency of vitamin A where the conjunctiva and cornea become dry. The condition starts with conjunctival xerosis and night blindness and progresses to corneal xerosis and, later, a severe condition called keratomalacia.

Derived terms

• xerophthalmic

Translations

condition

• French: xérophtalmie (fr) f
• German: Xerophthalmie (de)
• Irish: xéaroftailmia f
• Italian: xeroftalmia (it) f
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• Portuguese: xeroftalmia f
• Romanian: xeroftalmie (ro) f
• Spanish: xeroftalmia f
• Vietnamese: chứng khô mắt, bệnh khô mắt