Xeroderma Pigmentosum (Noun)
Meaning
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.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Xeroderma pigmentosum is a rare genetic disorder that affects the skin's ability to repair damage caused by ultraviolet light from the sun and other sources.
- Children with xeroderos pigmentosum often experience severe sunburn after spending time outdoors, which can increase their risk of developing skin cancer.
- Xeroderma pigmentosum is caused by mutations in genes that play a crucial role in repairing DNA damage caused by ultraviolet light.
- People with xeroderma pigmentosum must take extreme precautions to avoid exposure to sunlight and other sources of ultraviolet radiation to prevent skin damage and skin cancer.
- Researchers are studying the genetic mutations that cause xeroderma pigmentosum to better understand how cells repair DNA damage and to develop new treatments for this rare disorder.