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Preferred Label : xerophthalmia;

MeSH definition : Dryness of the eye surfaces caused by deficiency of tears or conjunctival secretions. It may be associated with vitamin A deficiency, trauma, or any condition in which the eyelids do not close completely.;

MeSH synonym : xerophthalmias;

MeSH annotation : dryness of the eyes; do not restrict to the xerosis of vit A defic: use for any cause; do not confuse with DRY EYE SYNDROMES;

Wikipedia link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xerophthalmia;

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Dryness of the eye surfaces caused by deficiency of tears or conjunctival secretions. It may be associated with vitamin A deficiency, trauma, or any condition in which the eyelids do not close completely.

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02/06/2024


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