xerophthalmus

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xerophthalmus - WordNet (r) 2.1 (2005) :

  xerophthalmus
      n 1: abnormal dryness of the conjunctiva and cornea of the eyes;
           may be due to a systemic deficiency of vitamin A [syn:
           xerophthalmia, xerophthalmus, xeroma, conjunctivitis arida
           ]