xerophthalmia noun. 
[zɪǝrɒf'Ɵalmɪǝ, zɛ-] M17.[from XER(O- + OPHTHALMIA.]Medicine. Inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eye with abnormal dryness and corrugation, associated esp. with vitamin A deficiency.
 ■   xerophthalmic adjective M20.  [TahlilGaran] English Dictionary ▲