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DeCS
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Descriptor English:
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Xerophthalmia
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Descriptor Spanish:
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Xeroftalmia
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Xeroftalmia
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Synonyms English:
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Xerophthalmias
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Tree Number:
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C11.187.810
C11.496.260.892
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Definition English:
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Dryness of the eye surfaces caused by deficiency of tears or conjunctival secretions. It may be associated with vitamin A deficiency, trauma, or any condition in which the eyelids do not close completely. |
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Indexing Annotation English:
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dryness of the eyes; do not restrict to the xerosis of vit A defic: use for any cause; do not confuse with DRY EYE SYNDROMES
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Allowable Qualifiers English:
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Record Number:
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27958
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Unique Identifier:
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D014985
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Occurrence in VHL:
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Similar:
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DeCS
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