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Definition of xeroma

xeroma

/zɪˈroʊ.mə/
xe · ro · ma
Plural:xeromata
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xeroma Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An abnormal condition of dryness of a body tissue, specifically an abnormal dryness of the conjunctiva and cornea of the eye often associated with vitamin A deficiency.

Example

"Left untreated, the severe vitamin deficiency progressed into a debilitating xeroma that threatened the patient's vision."

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• Rhymes for xeroma

• Nearby Words

xerodermic
xerographer
xerography
xeroma
xeromorph
xeromorphic
xeromorphous

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Greek word 'xēros', meaning 'dry', combined with the medical suffix '-oma', which denotes a morbid state or abnormal condition.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Xeroma. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/xeroma
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