Xerophthalmia :
xerophthalmia
English Meaning :
(Noun : Abnormal dryness of the conjunctiva and cornea of the eyes; may be due to a systemic deficiency of vitamin A)
(Noun : Abnormal dryness of the conjunctiva and cornea of the eyes; may be due to a systemic deficiency of vitamin A)
Example : Of these, 9 children had overt vitamin A deficiency as evident by the presence of xerophthalmia .
Of these, 9 children had overt vitamin A deficiency as evident by the presence of xerophthalmia .
