xeroderma

 
Pronunciation: /ˌzɪərə(ʊ)ˈdəːmə, ˌzɛ-/

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'