keratomalacia

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)


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