Definitions for xerosis

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xerosis xe·ro·sis

Spelling: [zi-roh-sis]

IPA: /zɪˈroʊ sɪs/

Xerosis is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 14 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 107 anagrams from letters in xerosis (eiorssx).

Definitions for xerosis

noun

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

Origin of xerosis

1885-90; xer- + -osis

Examples for xerosis

Such a skin affection, known as icthyosis, xerosis or xeroderma, is usually due to heredity.