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xeroderma

Definition of xeroderma

noun

[mass noun]
  • any of various diseases characterized by extreme dryness of the skin, especially a mild form of ichthyosis.

Origin:

mid 19th century: modern Latin, from xero- 'dry' + Greek derma 'skin'

xeroderma in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of xeroderma in the US English dictionary