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xeroderma::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | xerodermia |
| Type of | ichthyosis |
| Has types | xeroderma pigmentosum |
Examples of xeroderma
xeroderma
He studied the development of cancer cells, in particular the skin cancer xeroderma pigmentosum.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Examples include sickle-cell anemia, Tay-Sachs disease, cystic fibrosis and xeroderma pigmentosa.
From the en.wikipedia.org
She appears to suffer from xeroderma pigmentosum, or XP, an extreme sensitivity to light that occurs in just two out of a million people.
From the lohud.com
People with a rare inherited disorder called xeroderma pigmentosum have extreme sensitivity to the sun and must avoid exposure at all times.
From the nytimes.com
Another example is when germline mutations in genes coding for DNA repair enzymes cause hereditary cancer syndromes such as xeroderma pigmentosum.
From the en.wikipedia.org
- A mild form of ichthyosis characterized by abnormal dryness and roughness of the skin
- Xeroderma, literally meaning "dry skin", is a condition involving the integumentary system, which in most cases can safely be treated with emollients and/or moisturizers. Xeroderma occurs most commonly on the scalp, lower legs, arms, the knuckles, the sides of the abdomen and thighs. ...
- A skin disease characterized by the ultradry and wrinkled state of the skin, with an increase of the layer of the cornea and a decrease of sweat and sebaceous gland secretion.
- A fairly common skin condition for people with HIV. It appears as a flat, slightly scaly and flaky rash which comes and goes. It can occur anywhere on the body, but is most commonly found on the front of the lower legs. The cause is unknown, but is likely to be directly related to HIV. ...
- Pertaining to dry skin
