How Do You Spell XEROTIC?

Pronunciation: [zi͡əɹˈɒtɪk] (IPA)

Xerotic is a medical term used to describe dry skin, specifically due to a lack of moisture. The word is spelled with the letter "x" at the beginning, which is pronounced in IPA as /ks/. This is because the letters "x" and "c" combine to create the sound /ks/ in words borrowed from Greek. The rest of the word is spelled phonetically, with the stress falling on the second syllable, pronounced as /ɛr/. Xerotic skin can be caused by a variety of factors such as aging, climate, or medical conditions.

XEROTIC Meaning and Definition

1. Xerotic is an adjective commonly used in medical and scientific contexts to describe a condition, characteristic, or phenomenon associated with extreme dryness or lack of moisture. The term is derived from the Greek word "xeros," which means dry. When applied to biological or ecological contexts, xerotic typically refers to environments, organisms, or tissues that have adapted to or exhibit properties of extreme aridity.

   In regard to the human body, xerotic may be used to describe certain skin conditions or disorders that result in excessively dry skin. This can be characterized by roughness, flaking, itchiness, or cracking due to inadequate moisture levels. Xerotic skin conditions are often caused by environmental factors, such as low humidity, cold temperatures, or excessive exposure to water and soap.

   Additionally, xerotic can pertain to ecosystems or habitats that are subject to extremely dry conditions, typically with little rainfall. These xerotic environments, such as deserts or arid regions, are known for their lack of water availability, resulting in unique adaptations by plants and animals to survive and thrive in such extreme conditions.

   Overall, the term xerotic is used to describe the dryness associated with certain physiological or ecological contexts, highlighting the absence or scarcity of moisture.

2. Dry, affected with xerosis.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for XEROTIC

• zerotic
• xwrotic
• xsrotic
• xdrotic
• xrrotic
• x4rotic
• x3rotic
• xeeotic
• xedotic
• xefotic
• xetotic
• xe5otic
• xe4otic
• xeritic
• xerktic
• xerltic
• xerptic
• xer0tic
• xer9tic
• xeroric

Etymology of XEROTIC

The etymology of the word "xerotic" can be traced back to the Greek language. It is derived from the Greek word "xēros", meaning "dry". The suffix "-otic" is derived from the Greek suffix "-ōtikos", which indicates a relation to or tendency towards something. Therefore, "xerotic" is used to describe anything relating to, characterizing, or experiencing dryness.

Similar spelling words for XEROTIC

• Syrtic,
• SARTEC,
• Swordick,
• SRATC,
• CERTCC,
• Cerotic,
• Zirtek,
• SWRTC,
• Cerdic,
• Zurdok,
• soritic,
• Sourdock,
• CERDC,
• SRHDG,
• serdica,
• czwartacki,
• SRRTC,
• Ceretec,
• SARTG,
• Zyrtec,
• SIARTC,
• sardica,
• SRTDACC,
• SRTKY,
• sirotka,
• SRTD2ACC,
• SRTCA,
• saratoga,
• SRTD3ACC,
• SRTD1ACC,
• Cirrhotic,
• SURTAC,
• SARTECH,
• SRTDQ,
• sertco,
• SARDOC,
• psoriatic,
• SEIRTEC,
• Ceredig,
• CERTICO,
• SERTAC.