xerophthalmy

Meanings

• Noun

  A condition characterized by dryness of the eyes and cornea, often leading to vision loss.

  - "Xerophthalmy is a common cause of blindness in developing countries."
  - "The patient's xerophthalmic symptoms worsened despite treatment."

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Variants

List of all variants of xerophthalmy that leads to same result
xerophthalmia , xerophthalmias , xerophthalmic

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Etymology

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From the Greek words xero- (dry) and ophthalmos (eye).

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Trivia

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1. Xerophthalmy is a leading cause of preventable blindness worldwide.

2. The condition is more common in women than men.

3. Xerophthalmy can be caused by a variety of factors, including nutritional deficiencies, certain medications, and environmental conditions.

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Related Concepts

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1. Dry Eye Syndrome: A chronic condition characterized by dryness and discomfort of the eyes, often resulting in vision problems. Xerophthalmy is a severe form of Dry Eye Syndrome.

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How to Memorize "xerophthalmy"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a dry, parched eye, unable to produce enough tears to keep itself lubricated and healthy.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'xerophthalmy' with the idea of a dry, arid environment, to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the Greek roots of the word: 'Xero' for dry, and 'ophthalmos' for eye.

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