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Definition of Keratomalacia
1. Noun. Softening and drying and ulceration of the cornea resulting from vitamin A deficiency; symptom of cystic fibrosis or sprue.
Generic synonyms: Symptom
Definition of Keratomalacia
1. Noun. An eye disorder that leads to a dry cornea, often caused by a deficiency of vitamin A. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Keratomalacia
1. Dryness with ulceration and perforation of the cornea, with absence of inflammatory reactions, occurring in cachectic children; results from severe vitamin A deficiency. Synonym: xerotic keratitis. Origin: kerato-+ G. Malakia, softness (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Keratomalacia
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