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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Fields of Study
  2. animal and human health
  3. diseases and disorders (animals and humans)
  4. eye diseases
  5. dry eye syndrome
  6. xerophthalmia
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. animal and human health
  3. diseases and disorders (animals and humans)
  4. eye diseases
  5. dry eye syndrome
  6. xerophthalmia

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xerophthalmia

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  • Topic

Definición

  • Information 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.

    Fuente: Medical Subject Headings 2016

    Tipo: Concept definition

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/38986

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