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xeroderma
xer·o·der·ma X0005200 (zîr′ō-dûr′mə) also xe·ro·der·mi·a (-mē-ə)n. Excessive or abnormal dryness of the skin, as in ichthyosis.xeroderma (ˌzɪərəʊˈdɜːmə) or xerodermian1. (Pathology) any abnormal dryness of the skin as the result of diminished secretions from the sweat or sebaceous glands2. (Pathology) another name for ichthyosis xerodermatic, ˌxeroˈdermatous, xerodermic adjThesaurus| Noun | 1. | xeroderma - a mild form of ichthyosis characterized by abnormal dryness and roughness of the skinxerodermiaichthyosis - any of several congenital diseases in which the skin is dry and scaly like a fishxeroderma pigmentosum - a rare genetic condition characterized by an eruption of exposed skin occurring in childhood and photosensitivity with severe sunburn; inherited as a recessive autosomal trait in which DNA repair processes are defective so they are more likely to chromosome breaks and cancers when exposed to ultraviolet light |
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xeroderma [ze″ro-der´mah] excessive dryness of the skin, a mild form of ichthyosis.xeroderma pigmento´sum a rare and often fatal pigmentary and atrophic disease in which the skin and eyes are extremely sensitive to light. It begins in childhood and progresses to early development of excessive freckling, telangiectases, keratoses, papillomas, carcinoma, and melanoma. Ocular symptoms include photophobia, opacities, and tumors. It is inherited as an autosomal recessive trait involving a defect in the enzymes active in the repair of DNA damaged by ultraviolet irradiation. Subtypes of this disorder have been identified by the capacity for DNA repair. Total protection from sunlight prevents the development of lesions.xe·ro·der·ma (zē'rō-der'mă), A mild form of ichthyosis characterized by excessive dryness of the skin due to slight thickening of the horny layer and diminished water content of the stratum corneum from decreased perspiration or exposure to wind, or low humidity; seen with aging, atopic dermatitis, vitamin A deficiency, etc. [xero- + G. derma, skin] xeroderma (zîr′ō-dûr′mə) also xerodermia (-mē-ə)n. Excessive or abnormal dryness of the skin, as in ichthyosis.xeroderma Dry skin, see there. xe·ro·der·ma , xerodermia (zēr'ō-dĕr'mă, -mē-ă) A mild form of ichthyosis characterized by excessive dryness of the skin due to slight increase of the horny layer and diminished water content of the stratum corneum from decreased perspiration, wind, or low humidity; seen with aging, atopic dermatitis, and vitamin A deficiency. [xero- + G. derma, skin]xeroderma Dryness of the skin.xe·ro·der·ma , xerodermia (zēr'ō-dĕr'mă, -mē-ă) Mild form of ichthyosis characterized by excessive dryness of skin due to slight thickening of horny layer and diminished water content of stratum corneum due to decreased perspiration or exposure to wind, or low humidity; associated with aging, atopic dermatitis, and vitamin A deficiency. [xero- + G. derma, skin]xeroderma
Related to xeroderma: ichthyosisSynonyms for xerodermanoun a mild form of ichthyosis characterized by abnormal dryness and roughness of the skinSynonymsRelated Words- ichthyosis
- xeroderma pigmentosum
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