xeromenia

/zɛrɒmɪˈniːə/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare or obsolete term for a dry, withered, or shriveled condition, often due to disease or lack of moisture.

“The patient’s skin was affected by xeromenia, causing it to become dry and cracked.”

Synonyms

  • desiccation
  • xerosis

Antonyms

  • hydration
  • hydrosis