xerophthalmia

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DOID:10138 - xerophthalmia

Disease Ontology Definition:A dry eye syndrome that is characterized by conjunctival and corneal xerosis, Bitot's spots, keratomalacia, nyctalopia, and retinopathy resulting from vitamin A deficiency.

Synonyms: Conjunctival xerosis

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Other Model Organisms: Alliance, MGI, ZFIN, FlyBase, WormBase, RGD

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Parent(s): dry eye syndrome (is_a)