xerophthalmus
noun
- Definition
- abnormal dryness of the conjunctiva and cornea of the eyes; may be due to a systemic deficiency of vitamin A
- Example
- Here is an example sentence using 'xerophthalmus': She showed great xerophthalmus during the competition.
- Synonyms
- xerophthalmia xeroma
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
Palindrome
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Compound Word
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Proper Noun
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Rare
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Archaic
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Obsolete
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Slang
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Vowels
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Consonants
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Length
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