xero-


a combining form meaning “dry,” used in the formation of compound words: xerophyte.
Also especially before a vowel, xer-.

Origin of xero-

combining form of Greek xērós dry

British Dictionary definitions for xero-

xero-

before a vowel xer-


combining form

indicating dryness xeroderma

Word Origin for xero-

from Greek xēros dry

Medical definitions for xero-

xero-

pref.

Dry; dryness:xeroderma.