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Meaning of xerophthalmia | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

A condition due to a deficiency of vitamin A where the conjunctiva and cornea become dry. The condition starts with conjunctival xerosis and night blindness and progresses to corneal xerosis and, later, a severe condition called keratomalacia.

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Deutsch Xerophthalmie
Español xeroftalmia
Français xérophtalmie
Gaeilge xéaroftailmia
Italiano xeroftalmia
日本語 眼球乾燥症
Português xeroftalmia
Română xeroftalmie

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

xerophthalmic Xerophyllum Xerophyte Xerophytic xerophytism xerophytization

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