xeroderma

/zɪərəʊˈdɛrmə/ or /zi-ər-oh-DER-muh/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare genetic disorder characterized by extreme sensitivity to ultraviolet light, resulting in an increased risk of skin cancer and other skin problems.

“The patient was diagnosed with xeroderma, a condition that made her extremely vulnerable to the sun’s rays.”

Synonyms

  • erythropoietic protoporphyria
  • photosensitivity

Antonyms

  • insensitivity
  • photophobia