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xeroderma

/ˌzɪə.rəʊˈdɜː.mə/

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noun

C2formalcommonmedical/ˌzɪə.rəʊˈdɜː.mə/

uncountable

A medical term for a mild form of ichthyosis characterized by abnormal dryness and roughness of the skin.

  • 🇷🇺Медицинский термин, обозначающий легкую форму ихтиоза, характеризующуюся аномальной сухостью и шероховатостью кожи.
  1. Dry skin condition C2 formal medical

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

    • The patient was diagnosed with xeroderma and prescribed a moisturizing cream.
    • Xeroderma often causes the skin to become flaky and itchy.
    • People with xeroderma should avoid harsh soaps and hot showers.

    🇷🇺Сухость кожи