Definition of "xerosis" []

• Abnormal dryness, especially of the skin, eyes, or mucous membranes. (noun)
• The normal hardening of aging tissue. (noun)

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• "Prime among these is excessive dryness of the skin termed xerosis and various eczemas."
• "Dryness (xerosis) affecting first the conjunctivae then the cornea."
• "[25] Such a skin affection, known as icthyosis, xerosis or xeroderma, is usually due to heredity."