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xeroses

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xe·ro·sis   (zĭ-rō'sĭs)   
n.   pl. xe·ro·ses (-sēz)
  1. Abnormal dryness, especially of the skin, eyes, or mucous membranes.

  2. The normal hardening of aging tissue.

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