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1. xeroderma
noun. a mild form of ichthyosis characterized by abnormal dryness and roughness of the skin.
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Sentences with xeroderma
1. Noun, singular or mass
Mild itching on the lower legs is the most common form of xeroderma and it may be accompanied by a form of contact dermatitis.
2. Proper noun, singular
This small amount of UV light, however, can sometimes cause problems for those who are extra sensitive to the sun, such as those with severe cases of xeroderma pigmentosum, or XP.
3. Adjective
People suffering from certain genetic or systemic diseases such as Lupus erythematosus, Cockayne's and Bloom's syndromes, pellagra, protoporphyria or xeroderma pigmentosum should be protected from direct sunlight.
