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keratoconjunctivitis sicca [1 record]

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Record 1 2017-05-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Visual Disorders
  • Musculoskeletal System
DEF

A condition marked by hyperemia of the conjunctiva, lacrimal deficiency, thickening of the corneal epithelium, itching and burning of the eye, and often reduced visual acuity.

OBS

A typical finding in Sjögren's syndrome.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Troubles de la vision
  • Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
DEF

Affection due à une diminution de la sécrétion lacrymale, caractérisée par une sensation de brûlure et un clignement fréquent de l'œil, un ternissement de la conjonctive et des ulcérations punctiformes ou linéaires

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Trastornos de la visión
  • Sistema musculoesquelético (Medicina)
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