"keratomalacia" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From kerato- + malacia. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|kerato|malacia}} kerato- + malacia Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} keratomalacia (uncountable)
  1. An eye disorder that leads to a dry cornea, often caused by a deficiency of vitamin A. Wikipedia link: keratomalacia Tags: uncountable
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