xerophthalmia
noun
xe·roph·thal·mia
ˌzir-ˌäf-ˈthal-mē-ə 
ˌzir-ˌäp-ˈthal-
: a dry thickened lusterless condition of the eyeball resulting especially from a severe systemic deficiency of vitamin A
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While rare, a true deficiency of vitamin A can lead to a condition called xerophthalmia, which can damage normal vision and result in night blindness—the inability to see in the dark or low light.
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Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health.com, 7 Aug. 2019
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Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health.com, 7 Aug. 2019
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xerophthalmia
noun
xe·roph·thal·mia
ˌzir-ˌäf-ˈthal-mē-ə, -ˌäp-ˈthal-
: a dry thickened lusterless condition of the eyeball resulting especially from a severe systemic deficiency of vitamin A compare keratomalacia
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