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Definition of xerodermia

xerodermia

/ˌzɪr.oʊˈdɝː.mi.ə/
xe · ro · der · mi · a
Adjective:xerodermic
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xerodermia Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A medical condition characterized by abnormally dry, rough, and scaly skin, often involving a decrease in the function of sebaceous glands.

Example

"The dermatologist diagnosed the patient with mild xerodermia and recommended an intensive daily moisturizing regimen to restore the skin barrier."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Often used interchangeably with the more common variant 'xeroderma', particularly in clinical contexts.

• Rhymes for xerodermia

• Nearby Words

xerochasy
xerodermatic
xerodermatous
xerodermia
xerodermic
xerographer
xerography

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Greek 'xēros' meaning 'dry', 'derma' meaning 'skin', and the suffix '-ia' denoting a pathological condition.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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