xe·ro·sis (z -r  ss)n. pl. xe·ro·ses (-s  z) 1. Abnormal dryness, especially of the skin, eyes, or mucous membranes. 2. The normal hardening of aging tissue. |
xerosis [zɪˈrəʊsɪs]
n
(Medicine / Pathology) Pathol abnormal dryness of bodily tissues, esp the skin, eyes, or mucous membranes
xerotic [zɪˈrɒtɪk] adj
xerosis
abnormal dryness, as of the eyes or skin. Also called xeransis. — xerotic, adj.
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