xerophthalmia

xerophthalmia has 2 senses in the JumbleFix dictionary. Letters: 13.

Definitions

• n.. An abnormal dryness of the eyeball produced usually by long-continued inflammation and subsequent atrophy of the conjunctiva.
• n.. abnormal dryness of the conjunctiva and cornea of the eyes; may be due to a systemic deficiency of vitamin A