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Definition of xeroma

xeroma

/zɪˈroʊ.mə/
xe · ro · ma

Plural:xeromata
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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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