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xerophthalmus

/ˌzɪr.ɒfˈθæl.məs/

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noun

/ˌzɪr.ɒfˈθæl.məs/C2formalmedical
  • ruМедицинское состояние, характеризующееся аномальной сухостью конъюнктивы и роговицы глаз, часто возникающее в результате системного дефицита витамина А.

A medical condition characterized by abnormal dryness of the conjunctiva and cornea of the eyes, often resulting from a systemic deficiency of vitamin A.

uncountable

  1. Dry eye conditionC2formalmedical

    A medical condition characterized by abnormal dryness of the conjunctiva and cornea, often resulting from a systemic deficiency of vitamin A.

    ruКсерофтальмия

    • The patient was diagnosed with xerophthalmus due to a lack of vitamin A in their diet.
    • Chronic xerophthalmus can lead to corneal damage if left untreated.
    • Doctors recommend vitamin A supplements to prevent xerophthalmus in at-risk populations.

    Synonymsxerophthalmia