xeroderma

Thân thiện

A child with xeroderma applies moisturizer to their arm.

Definition

Noun: 1. A mild form of ichthyosis characterized by abnormal dryness and roughness of the skin: A medical condition where the skin is pathologically dry, rough, and scaly.

Usage

• Xeroderma is a formal, medical term.
• It is used to describe a specific dermatological condition, not general or temporary dry skin.
• It is typically used in clinical, diagnostic, or academic contexts.

Examples

• The patient was diagnosed with a mild case of xeroderma.
• Xeroderma can cause significant discomfort and itching.
• The study focused on genetic factors associated with xeroderma.

Advanced Usage

• Xeroderma pigmentosum: This is a distinct, severe, and rare genetic disorder characterized by extreme sensitivity to ultraviolet (UV) light and a high risk of skin cancers. It is a specific compound term that includes "xeroderma."
  • Research into xeroderma pigmentosum has provided insights into DNA repair mechanisms.

Variants and Related Words

• Xerosis (noun): The medical term for generalized dry skin, which is a symptom rather than a specific diagnosis like xeroderma.
  • The lotion is formulated to relieve xerosis.
• Xerodermic (adjective): Pertaining to or affected by xeroderma.
  • The xerodermic patches required specialized care.

Synonyms

• Dry skin (general term)
• Asteatosis (medical term for decreased sebum production leading to dryness)
• Ichthyosis simplex (a related mild ichthyosis condition)

Antonyms

• Seborrhea (excessively oily skin)
• Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating)

Học thuật

Noun

1. a mild form of ichthyosis characterized by abnormal dryness and roughness of the skin

Từ đồng nghĩa

• xerodermia