Ichthyosis (Noun)
Meaning
Any of several congenital diseases in which the skin is dry and scaly like a fish.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The doctor diagnosed the child with ichthyosis, a rare genetic disorder that caused her skin to be extremely dry and scaly.
- Researchers are working to develop new treatments for ichthyosis, a condition that affects thousands of people worldwide.
- Ichthyosis can range from mild to severe, with some cases requiring extensive skin care and moisturizing routines.
- The patient's ichthyosis made everyday activities like bathing and dressing extremely painful and challenging.
- Scientists have identified several genes associated with ichthyosis, which may lead to more effective treatments in the future.
Hypernyms
- Inherited Disorder
- Hereditary Disease
- Inherited Disease
- Genetic Abnormality
- Genetic Defect
- Congenital Disease
- Hereditary Condition
- Genetic Disorder