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xeroma

Meaning of "xeroma" in the English dictionary

DICTIONARY

PRONUNCIATION OF XEROMA

zɪˈrəʊmə


GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF XEROMA

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Xeroma is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES XEROMA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of xeroma in the English dictionary

The definition of xeroma in the dictionary is excessive dryness of the cornea and conjunctiva, caused by a deficiency of vitamin A.



WORDS THAT RHYME WITH XEROMA

aroma · atheroma · chondroma · chroma · Cromer · diploma · enchondroma · fibroma · groma · homer · hydroma · hygroma · neurofibroma · neuroma · Oklahoma · pleroma · rhinoscleroma · roamer · scleroma · stroma

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE XEROMA

xerochasy · xeroderma · xerodermatic · xerodermatous · xerodermia · xerodermic · xerographer · xerographic · xerographically · xerography · xeromorph · xeromorphic · xerophagy · xerophile · xerophilous · xerophily · xerophthalmia · xerophthalmic · xerophyte · xerophytic

WORDS THAT END LIKE XEROMA

acoustic neuroma · adenocarcinoma · boma · carcinoma · Dodoma · glaucoma · homa · Kostroma · loma · lymphoma · melanoma · mesothelioma · myeloma · noma · osteosarcoma · Roma · sarcoma · soma · Tacoma · teratoma

Synonyms and antonyms of xeroma in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «xeroma» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF XEROMA

Find out the translation of xeroma to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of xeroma from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «xeroma» in English.
zh

Translator English - Chinese

干眼症
1,325 millions of speakers
es

Translator English - Spanish

xeroma
570 millions of speakers
en

English

xeroma
510 millions of speakers
hi

Translator English - Hindi

xeroma
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

xeroma
280 millions of speakers
ru

Translator English - Russian

ксерофтальмия
278 millions of speakers
pt

Translator English - Portuguese

xeroma
270 millions of speakers
bn

Translator English - Bengali

xeroma
260 millions of speakers
fr

Translator English - French

xeroma
220 millions of speakers
ms

Translator English - Malay

Xeroma
190 millions of speakers
de

Translator English - German

xeroma
180 millions of speakers
ja

Translator English - Japanese

xeroma
130 millions of speakers
ko

Translator English - Korean

xeroma
85 millions of speakers
jv

Translator English - Javanese

Xeroma
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

xeroma
80 millions of speakers
ta

Translator English - Tamil

xeroma
75 millions of speakers
mr

Translator English - Marathi

क्षयरोमा
75 millions of speakers
tr

Translator English - Turkish

xeroma
70 millions of speakers
it

Translator English - Italian

xeroma
65 millions of speakers
pl

Translator English - Polish

xeroma
50 millions of speakers
uk

Translator English - Ukrainian

ксерофтальмия
40 millions of speakers
ro

Translator English - Romanian

xeroma
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

xeroma
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

xeroma
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

xeroma
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

xeroma
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of xeroma

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «XEROMA»

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about xeroma

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «XEROMA»

Discover the use of xeroma in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to xeroma and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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A Practical treatise on the diseases of the eye
LACRTMAL XEROMA OR XEROPHTHALMIA. From ivphs dry and tppa or o<p8a\ phs eye. The ancient xerophthalmia, or dry lippitudo, was what is now called ophthalmia tarsi. There are two kinds of xeroma, or dryness of the eye, the one ...
William Mackenzie, 1854
2
A System of Surgery: Pathological, Diagnostic, Therapeutic, ...
Xeroma.-_The word xeroma is employed to denote a remarkable dryness of the conjunctu-'a, chronic in its character, and associated Wltll more or less thickening and induration of the membrane. The best idea that I can give Of the diseased ...
Samuel David Gross, 1872
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The American Journal of the Medical Sciences
The principal symptoms of xeroma conjunctiva-2 may be gathered from the case of M'Kinnon, as above related. 1 may add, however, a few remarks, embodying what seems most interesting in Dr. Ammon's paper. 1. Symptoms—Although, in ...
‎1833
4
London Medical Gazette: Or, Journal of Practical Medicine
chrvmal ducts; a view of the subject cedes xeroma ; and in the course of that which had been taken long before by inflammation it seems indubitable, both Schmidt, of Vienna*, who describes the from the aspect of the membrane and disease ...
‎1833
5
The Oculist's Vade-mecum: A Complete Practical System of ...
XEROMA CONJUNUIJIVIE. Sometimes, after the long continuance of inflammatory action, especially when arising from the contact of powerful escharotic substances, such as lime, or even the excessive and improper use of nitrate of silver, the ...
John Walker, 1843
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A Manual of the Diseases of the Eye: Or, Treatise on ...
An opposite condition, known under the appellation of XEROMA, Or dryness of the eye, has sometimes been 'noticed as a symptom in chronic enlargement of the lachrymal gland, and not unfrequently accompanies the incipient stage of ...
Squier Littell, 1846
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The Lancet
The nest of the chronic affections of the conjunctiva to which I shall draw your attention is Xerophthalmia, or XEROMA CONJUNCTIVA. Sometimes, after the long continuance of inflammatory action, or in consequence of the contact of powerful ...
‎1840
8
Review of William Beaumont's Experiments and Observations on ...
Long-continued inflammation of the conjunctiva always precedes xeroma; and in the course of that inflammation it seems indubitable, both from the aspect of the membrane and the other symptoms, that the secretory structure of the conjunctiva  ...
David Francis Condie, 1834
9
Treatise on the Eye
SECTION II. XEROMA. Xeroma or dryness of the eye, from suppression of the secretion of the lachrymal gland, is not so much a disease existing by itself, as a symptom of various other diseases. In some cases, it arises from a disordered state ...
William MacKenzie, 1979
10
So, Do You Like ... Stuff?: A Collection of Things
Xeroma Copy machine smell is one of my favorite smells. For those unaware of this sweet aroma, it must be stressed that copy machine smell cannot be experienced simply by standing near an idle copy machine. You have to get it on that ...
Mike Kenny, 2011

3 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «XEROMA»

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China'S Ophthalmic Preparation Industry Research Report 2011 …
In China, ophthalmic diseases mainly include cataract, glaucoma, ocular inflammations, xeroma, ocular fundus diseases, ocular trauma, PCO (posterior capsule ... «Medgadget.com, Jul 15»
2
Treating chronic dry skin in winter
... and atopy, respiratory conditions where throat and nasal mucosa become dry, and also constipation caused by dry intestinal mucosa as well as xeroma ― the ... «Korea Times, Dec 14»
3
Keep your eyes healthy during spring
Xeroma: Dry air causes dry eye syndrome, or xeroma. ... Xeroma could be partially prevented through intake of vitamin A, which is abundant in tomatoes, ... «The Korea Herald, Mar 12»
REFERENCE
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