n :  shiny pearly spots of triangular shape occurring on the conjunctiva in severe vitamin A deficiency esp. in children
 
Bi•tot, Pierre A. (1822-1888), French physician. Bitot's description of the spots now known as Bitot's spots was first published in 1863.
 
 
 
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