XEROMA - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

abnormal dryness of the conjunctiva and cornea of the eyes

Example: may be due to a systemic deficiency of vitamin A

Synonyms

Xeroma, Xerophthalmus, Conjunctivitis arida, Xerophthalmia

🔗 Related Words

xer – A related word in the same word family.

oma – A related word in the same word family.

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➡️ Words that Start with XE

Xenons Xerodermia Xerophyllum Xerostomia Xenotime Xenophobic Xenicidae Xerotes Xenarthra Xerographic Xeranthemum Xeroxing

Words that End with MA ⬅️

Adenocarcinoma Adenoma Aethionema Agama Agrostemma Alabama Alisma Ambystoma Amphiuma Fibroadenoma Fibroma Fnma