keratomalacia
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keratomalacia
The Mosby Medical Encyclopedia 10-01-1996 keratomalacia /ker'utmul'shu/, an eye condition characterized by dryness and ulceration of the cornea, resulting from severe vitamin A deficiency. Diseases such as ulcerative colitis or cystic fibrosis may cause the deficiency. Infants and children who are ... October 1, 1996; The Mosby Medical Encyclopedia
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