XERODERMA
\zˈi͡əɹə͡ʊdəmə], \zˈiəɹəʊdəmə], \z_ˈiə_ɹ_əʊ_d_ə_m_ə]\
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By Princeton University
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Any of several generalized skin disorders characterized by dryness, roughness, and scaliness, due to hypertrophy of the stratum corneum epidermis. Most are genetic, but some are acquired, developing in association with other systemic disease or genetic syndrome.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
By Willam Alexander Newman Dorland
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SQ10,643
- A serotonin antagonist with limited antihistaminic, anticholinergic, and immunosuppressive activity.