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Definition of xeroma
xeroma
/zɪˈroʊ.mə/
xe · ro · ma
Plural:xeromata
xeroma Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
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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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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 Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/xeroma