Excessive dryness of the skin is ________
A) eczema
B) keratosis
C) anhidrosis
D) xeroderma
D
Explanation: A) Eczema is not excessive dryness of the skin.
B) Keratosis is not excessive dryness of the skin.
C) Anhidrosis is a condition of not sweating.
D) Correct! Xer/o- means "dry."
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