XERODERMAS
\zˈi͡əɹə͡ʊdəməz], \zˈiəɹəʊdəməz], \z_ˈiə_ɹ_əʊ_d_ə_m_ə_z]\
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Any of several generalized skin disorders characterized by dryness, roughness, and scaliness, due to hypertrophy of the stratum corneum epidermis. Most are genetic, but some are acquired, developing in association with other systemic disease or genetic syndrome.
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Snake's-head
- Guinea-hen flower; -- so called in England because its spotted petals resemble the scales of a snake's head.