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Definition of xerasia

xerasia

/zɪˈreɪ.zi.ə/
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xerasia Lexical Profile

xerasia Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A medical condition characterized by abnormal dryness and brittleness of the hair, often leading to a cessation of growth.

Example

"The trichologist diagnosed the patient's severe hair brittleness and lack of growth as a rare case of xerasia."

• Rhymes for xerasia

• Nearby Words

xeranthemum
xerantic
xeraphin
xerasia
xerically
xerinae
xerine

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Greek word 'xērasia' meaning 'dryness', which stems from 'xēros' (dry).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Xerasia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/xerasia
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