What is another word for xeroma?
Pronunciation: [zi͡əɹˈə͡ʊmə] (IPA) 
Xeroma is an uncommon medical term that refers to the dryness of the cornea and conjunctiva. It is usually associated with various ocular conditions such as Sjogren's syndrome, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, and chronic graft-versus-host disease. While there are no direct synonyms of xeroma, there are terms that are associated with the symptoms of dry eyes. For instance, dryness of the eyes could also be referred to as keratitis sicca or dry eye syndrome. Other related terms could include conjunctival xerosis, which refers to the dryness of the conjunctiva, or meibomian gland dysfunction that is associated with the failure of the meibomian glands to produce enough oil for tear film lubrication.
