Meaning & use
Xerosis
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Abnormal dryness of the skin, eyes, or mucous membranes.
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The dermatologist prescribed a thick moisturizer to treat the patient's xerosis.
Xerosis is common in older adults, especially during cold, dry winter months.
A note on using this word
From Greek "xeros," meaning "dry"; the same root appears in words like "xerography" and "Xerox."
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dryness
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