xeroderma pigmentosum
xe·ro·der·ma pig·men·to·sum
noun\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
Origin of XERODERMA PIGMENTOSUM
New Latin, literally, pigmented dryness of the skin
First Known Use: 1884
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