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Xerophthalmia is caused due to the defic...

Xerophthalmia is caused due to the deficiency of vitamin `"_____________"`.

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Xerophthalmia is an eye disorder that is caused due to the efficiency of the vitamin A. Abnormal dryness of the conjunctiva and cornea of the eye, with inflammation and ridge formation is Xerophthalmia.
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