| Term Name: | xerophthalmia |
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| 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. |
| Ontology: | Human Disease [DOID:10138] ( DOID:10138 ) |