Identify and define the roots in the term xeroderma.

A. xero (hard) + derma (skin)
B. xero (horny) + derma (skin)
C. xero (dry) + derma (skin)
D. xero (oily) + derma (skin)
E. xero (sweaty) + derma (skin)


Answer: C

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