Definition of ICHTHYOSIS

ichthyosis

Plural: ichthyoses

Noun

  • any of several congenital diseases in which the skin is dry and scaly like a fish
  • A disease which gives the sufferer a dry, scaly skin.

Origin / Etymology

From New Latin, from ichthyo- + -osis.

Synonyms

fishskin disease

Scrabble Score: 21

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Words With Friends Score: 19

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