Definitions
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- noun medicine
dry eye
Etymologies
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xero- + ophthalmia
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Examples
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These results combined with similar data compiled by Osborne and Mendel seem to refute Bulley's contentions and to justify our acceptance of xeropthalmia as a specific vitamine deficiency disease.
The Vitamine Manual Walter H. Eddy
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It is equally manifest that in the majority of cases the absence of the "A" will result in both stunted growth and xeropthalmia.
The Vitamine Manual Walter H. Eddy
oroboros commented on the word xeropthalmia
Condition characterized by dryness of the eyes. Check Dictionary.com for more.
November 3, 2009
reesetee commented on the word xeropthalmia
I believe it's spelled xerophthalmia. :-)
November 3, 2009