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Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca

Medical Definition: Drying and inflammation of the conjunctiva as a result of insufficient lacrimal secretion. When found in association with XEROSTOMIA and polyarthritis, it is called SJOGREN'S SYNDROME.
Guide Notes: if with xerostomia or xerostomia & connective tissue dis, index as SJOGREN'S SYNDROME
Previously Indexed: Keratoconjunctivitis (1966-1985)

Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca Medical Definitions and Terms

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