Definition of Xeroderma. Meaning of Xeroderma. Synonyms of Xeroderma

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Definition of Xeroderma

Xeroderma
Xeroderma Xe`ro*der"ma, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ? dry + ? 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.

Meaning of Xeroderma from wikipedia

- Xeroderma, xerosis or xerosis cutis, or simply dry skin, is a skin condition characterized by excessively dry skin. The term derives from Gr**** ξηρός...
- Xeroderma pigmentosum (XP) is a genetic disorder in which there is a decreased ability to repair DNA damage such as that caused by ultraviolet (UV) light...
- XPB (xeroderma pigmentosum type B) is an ATP-dependent DNA helicase in humans that is a part of the TFIIH transcription factor complex. The 3D-structure...
- hereditary Xeroderma Xeroderma pigmentosum Xeroderma pigmentosum, type 1 Xeroderma pigmentosum, type 2 Xeroderma pigmentosum, type 3 Xeroderma pigmentosum...
- syndrome (RTS), ****ayne syndrome (CS), xeroderma pigmentosum (XP), trichothiodystrophy (TTD), combined xeroderma pigmentosum-****ayne syndrome (XP-CS)...
- common adverse effects are dry lips (cheilitis), dry and fragile skin (xeroderma), dry eyes and an increased susceptibility to sunburn. Uncommon and rare...
- diseases caused by lack of or malfunctioning of DNA ligase is as follows. Xeroderma pigmentosum, which is commonly known as XP, is an inherited condition...
- The surface of the knuckles of a hand with xeroderma, showing skin cracking (generalized skin fissuring)....
- Vitamin A deficiency (VAD) or hypovitaminosis A is a lack of vitamin A in blood and tissues. It is common in poorer countries, especially among children...
- diseases that result from in-born genetic mutations of NER proteins. Xeroderma pigmentosum and ****ayne's syndrome are two examples of NER ****ociated...