xeroderma

Term: xeroderma

Origin: Anc Greek

ξερός /xeros(=dry)

δέρμα/derma(=skin beneath the epidermis)

> δέρμα --> δεσμά/desma(=bonds) because skin keeps the body tight > δέρω/dero(=to peel, to flay)

literally meaning "dry skin”

Definition

Xeroderma is a medical condition which is defined as abnormal dry skin resulting from several reasons as vitamin A deficiency, systemic illness, overexposure to sunlight, or side effects of medicines.