What does "xerophthalmus" mean?

`n.`眼干燥；干眼病（因缺乏维生素A导致的眼病）

How do you pronounce "xerophthalmus"?

The pronunciation is /ˌzɪərɒfˈθælmɪəs/. Listen to American and British pronunciations on this page.

[US]/ˌzɪərɒfˈθælmɪəs/

[UK]/ˌzɪroʊfˈθælmɪəs/

n.dryness of the eyes caused by vitamin A deficiency; a medical condition characterized by drying and hardening of the eyeball

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