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xerophthalmia

Term ID
DOID:10138
Synonyms
  • Conjunctival xerosis
Definition
A dry eye syndrome that is characterized by conjunctival and corneal xerosis, Bitot's spots, keratomalacia, nyctalopia, and retinopathy resulting from vitamin A deficiency. (2)
References
  • ICD10CM:E50.7
  • ICD9CM:375.15
  • MESH:D014985
  • NCI:C34503
  • SNOMEDCT_US_2023_03_01:193887002
  • UMLS_CUI:C0043349
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Ontology
Human Disease   ( DOID:10138 )
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