XERODERMA PIGMENTOSUM
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Xeroderma Pigmentosum.
Xeroderma Pigmentosum - as a noun
A rare genetic condition characterized by an eruption of exposed skin occurring in childhood and photosensitivity with severe sunburn; inherited as a recessive autosomal trait in which dna repair processes are defective so they are more likely to chromosome breaks and cancers when exposed to ultraviolet light
Example Sentences
"People with xeroderma pigmentosum are at a high risk of developing skin cancer and other skin conditions."
"Individuals with xeroderma pigmentosum must avoid direct sunlight and wear protective clothing when going outside."
"The symptoms of xeroderma pigmentosum usually appear in early childhood."
"There is currently no cure for xeroderma pigmentosum, only management of symptoms and prevention of complications."
"Researchers are studying potential gene therapies for xeroderma pigmentosum."
