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Definition of xerodermatous

xerodermatous

/ˌzɪroʊˈdɜːrmətəs/
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xerodermatous Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Relating to or characterized by xeroderma; having abnormally dry, rough, or scaly skin.

Example

"The dermatologist prescribed a specialized emollient to hydrate the patient's xerodermatous lesions."

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• Rhymes for xerodermatous

• Nearby Words

xerine
xerochasy
xerodermatic
xerodermatous
xerodermia
xerodermic
xerographer

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Greek words 'xēros' (dry) and 'derma' (skin), combined with the English suffix '-ous' (characterized by).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Xerodermatous. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/xerodermatous
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