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xerophthalmus
DEFINITIONS OF:
xerophthalmus
1
n
abnormal dryness of the conjunctiva and cornea of the eyes; may be due to a systemic deficiency of vitamin A
Synonyms:
conjunctivitis arida
,
xeroma
,
xerophthalmia
Type of:
dryness
,
waterlessness
,
xerotes
the condition of not containing or being covered by a liquid (especially water)
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