Xeroderma pigmentosum
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| Xeroderma pigmentosum | |
|---|---|
| Term | Xeroderma pigmentosum |
| Short definition | a genetic disorder in which the skin is extremely sensitive to sunlight, causing it to age prematurely and leaving the individual particularly susceptible to skin cancer |
| Type | Medical term |
| Specialty | General |
| Language | English |
| Source | AMA |
| Comments | |
Xeroderma pigmentosum (definition) a genetic disorder in which the skin is extremely sensitive to sunlight, causing it to age prematurely and leaving the individual particularly susceptible to skin cancer
==Xeroderma pigmentosum (overview)==