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Define the word Xeroderma

"Xeroderma" gcide "The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48"

Xeroderma \Xe`ro*der"ma\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. xhro`s dry + de`rma
   skin.] (Med.)
   (a) Ichthyosis.
   (b) A skin disease characterized by the presence of numerous
       small pigmented spots resembling freckles, with which are
       subsequently mingled spots of atrophied skin.
       [1913 Webster]

"xeroderma" wn "WordNet (r) 2.0"

xeroderma
     n : a mild form of ichthyosis characterized by abnormal dryness
         and roughness of the skin [syn: xerodermia]