(See quots.)

Abnormal dryness of some part from lack of fluid secretion; spec. = xerophthalmia, n.

= xeroma, n.; spec. = xeroderma n. at xero-, comb._form affix. Also attributive.

The symptom of reduced or no lachrymation, with consequent dryness and inflammation of the conjunctiva, characteristic of Sjögren's syndrome; used att…

Any ophthalmological condition characterized by tear deficiency; esp. (an informal name for) the condition keratoconjunctivitis sicca (cf. keratoconj…