XERODERMA


Meaning of XERODERMA in English

[ ˌzɪərə(ʊ)'də:mə , ˌzɛ- ]

■ noun any of various diseases characterized by extreme dryness of the skin, especially a mild form of ichthyosis.

Origin

C19: mod. L., from xero- + Gk derma 'skin'.

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