xerophthalmia in English

noun
1
abnormal dryness of the conjunctiva and cornea of the eye, with inflammation and ridge formation, typically associated with vitamin A deficiency.
A guide to their use in the treatment and prevention of vitamin A deficiency and xerophthalmia .
noun
    xeroma

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1. Or what about xerophthalmia?

2. Keratomalacia, xerophthalmia, night blindness, and Bitot's spot All of these diseases are caused by a deficiency of vitamin A (Avitaminosis A) or its precursors, the carotenoids in the diet

3. Physical Signs of Nutritional Deficiency Disorders System Sign General appearance Skin and hair Reduced weight for height Pallor Edema Nasolabial seborrhea Dermatitis Photosensitivity dermatitis Acrodermatitis Follicular hyperkeratosis (sandpaper-like) Depigmented skin Purpura Scrotal or vulval dermatitis Alopecia Depigmented, dull hair Decreased Poor adaptation to dark Poor color discrimination Bitot’s spots, xerophthalmia, keratomalacia Conjunctive pallor Fundal capillary microaneurysms Angular stomatitis Cheilosis Bleeding gums Atrophic papillae Smooth tongue Red tongue (glossitis) Parotid swelling Caries Anosmia Hypogeusia Goiter Heart failure Hypogonadism Costochondral beading Subperiosteal hemorrhage Cranial bossing Wide fontanel Epiphyseal enlargement Craniotabes Tender bones Tender calves Spoon-shaped nails (koilonychia) Transverse nail lines