Disease association ontology term - MONDO:0019600 - xeroderma pigmentosum
Term summary
- ID
- MONDO:0019600
- Name
- xeroderma pigmentosum
- Ontology or CV name
- Disease association
- Definition
- Xeroderma pigmentosum (XP) is a rare genodermatosis characterized by extreme sensitivity to ultraviolet (UV)-induced changes in the skin and eyes, and multiple skin cancers. It is subdivided into 8 complementation groups, according to the affected gene: classical XP (XPA to XPG) and XP variant (XPV).
