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Definition of xerodermic

xerodermic

/ˌzɪr.əˈdɜːr.mɪk/
xe · ro · der · mic
Adverb:xerodermically
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xerodermic Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

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

Example

"The dermatologist recommended a specialized ceramide ointment to treat the patient's xerodermic condition."

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xerodermatic
xerodermatous
xerodermia
xerodermic
xerographer
xerography
xeroma

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Greek words 'xēros' meaning 'dry' and 'derma' meaning 'skin', combined with the English adjectival suffix '-ic'.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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