First Known Use: 1884
Dictionary
xeroderma pigmentosum
noun xe·ro·der·ma pig·men·to·sum \ˌzir-ə-ˈdər-mə-ˌpig-mən-ˈtō-səm, -ˌmen-\
Definition of XERODERMA PIGMENTOSUM
: a genetic disorder inherited as a recessive autosomal trait that is caused by a defect in mechanisms that repair DNA mutations (as those caused by ultraviolet light) and is characterized by the development of pigment abnormalities and multiple skin cancers in areas exposed to the sun
ADVERTISEMENT
Origin of XERODERMA PIGMENTOSUM
New Latin, literally, pigmented dryness of the skin
Medical Dictionary
xeroderma pigmentosum
noun xeroderma pig·men·to·sum \-ˌpig-mən-ˈtō-səm, -ˌmen-\
Medical Definition of XERODERMA PIGMENTOSUM
: a genetic condition inherited chiefly as a recessive autosomal trait that is caused by a defect in mechanisms that repair DNA mutations (as those caused by ultraviolet light) and is characterized by the development of pigment abnormalities and multiple skin cancers in body areas exposed to the sun—abbreviation XP
Learn More About XERODERMA PIGMENTOSUM
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: xerogelPrevious Word in the Dictionary: xerocoleAll Words Near: xeroderma pigmentosum
ADVERTISEMENT
Seen & Heard
What made you want to look up xeroderma pigmentosum? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).