keratomalacia
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
From the Greek words 'keras' meaning 'horn' and 'malakia' meaning 'softness'.
مثال
- Keratomalacia can lead to vision loss if left untreated.
- The patient's diet lacked sufficient vitamin A, resulting in keratomalacia.
- Treatment for keratomalacia involves vitamin A supplementation.
تعریف انگلیسی
noun
- softening and drying and ulceration of the cornea resulting from vitamin A deficiency; symptom of cystic fibrosis or sprue