Definition of Xeroderma

1. Noun. A mild form of ichthyosis characterized by abnormal dryness and roughness of the skin.

Exact synonyms: Xerodermia
Generic synonyms: Ichthyosis
Specialized synonyms: Xeroderma Pigmentosum

Definition of Xeroderma

1. n. Ichthyosis.

2. n. Ichthyosis.

Definition of Xeroderma

1. Noun. (pathology) Any of various skin diseases characterised by dry hard scaly skin, especially ichthyosis. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Xeroderma

1. [n -MAE or -MAS]

Medical Definition of Xeroderma

1. Ichthyosis. A skin disease characterised by the presence of numerous small pigmented spots resembling freckles, with which are subsequently mingled spots of atrophied skin. Origin: NL, fr. Gr. Dry + skin. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Xeroderma

xerif
xeriff
xeriffs
xerifs
xeriscape
xeriscaped
xeriscaper
xeriscapers
xeriscapes
xeriscaping
xeriscapings
xero-
xerochilia
xerocolous
xerocracy
xeroderma (current term)
xeroderma pigmentosum
xerodermae
xerodermas
xerodermia
xeroform
xerogel
xerogels
xerogram
xerograph
xerographic
xerographic copier
xerographic printer
xerographically
xerographies

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