xerotic keratitis
xerotic keratitis (zirot´ik ker´
tī´-tis),
[zirot′ik]
Etymology: Gk, xeros, dry, keras, horn, itis, inflammation
an inflammation of the cornea resulting from dryness of the conjunctiva. Underlying causes may be malnutrition, a deficiency of vitamin A, or autoimmune diseases.
xerotic keratitis (zirot´ik ker´
tī´-tis),n an inflammation of the cornea resulting from dryness of the conjunctiva. Underlying causes may be autoimmune diseases or a deficiency of vitamin A.
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