xerosis

[ zi-roh-sis ]

noun

, Medicine/Medical.

1. abnormal dryness, as of the eye or skin.
2. normal sclerosis of the tissue in an aged person.

xerosis

/ zɪˈrəʊsɪs; zɪˈrɒtɪk /

noun

1. pathol abnormal dryness of bodily tissues, esp the skin, eyes, or mucous membranes

Derived Forms

• xerotic, adjective

Other Words From

• xe·rot·ic [zi-, rot, -ik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of xerosis¹

1885–90; xer- ( def ) + -osis

Example Sentences

Generalized itching commonly affects older adults as a result of dry skin, also known as xerosis.

From Washington Post