xeroderma
pronunciation
How to pronounce xeroderma in British English: UK [ˌzɪərəʊ'dɜ:mə]
How to pronounce xeroderma in American English: US [ˌzɪroʊ'dɜmə]
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- Noun:
- a mild form of ichthyosis characterized by abnormal dryness and roughness of the skin
Word Origin
- xeroderma (n.)
- 1848, from xero- + derma.
Example
- 1. Receipts which come from the purchase of necessary items for the individual with xeroderma pigmentosum should be saved for tax reasons .