asteatosis /aste·a·to·sis/ (as″te-ah-to´sis) any disease in which persistent dry scaling of the skin suggests scantiness or absence of sebum.asteatot´ic
asteatosis
a·ste·a·to·sis ( -st  -t  s s,  st-)n. Diminished or arrested action of the sebaceous glands. |
asteatosis
[as′tē·ətō′sis]
Etymology: Gk, a, stear, without tallow, osis, condition
a dry skin condition caused by a deficiency of sebaceous gland secretions. Scales and fissures may result from the dryness. The condition is treated with creams and ointments that replace the missing skin oils.
asteatosis
any disease in which persistent dry scaling of the skin suggests scantiness or absence of sebum.
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