xerophthalmia
nounExtreme dryness and thickening of the conjunctiva, often resulting from a deficiency of vitamin A.
nounA dry form of conjunctivitis, resulting in a thickening and skin-like condition of the conjunctiva. Also
An abnormal dryness of the eyeball produced usually by long-continued inflammation and subsequent atrophy of the conjunctiva.
nounA condition due to a
abnormal dryness of the conjunctiva and cornea of the eyes; may be due to a systemic deficiency of vitamin A