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keratosis
n.
skin disease which causes horny growths (Pathology)
Keratosis
Keratosis (from
keratinocyte, the prominent cell type in the
epidermis, and , abnormal) is a growth of
keratin on the skin or on
mucous membranes. More specifically, it can refer to:
Actinic keratoses are pre-malignant growths. Seborrheic keratoses are not pre-malignant.
keratosis
Noun
1. a skin condition marked by an overgrowth of layers of horny skin
(hypernym) skin disease, disease of the skin, skin disorder, skin problem, skin condition
(hyponym) wart, verruca
Keratosis
A localized overgrowth of the upper layer of skin. Common forms of keratosis include aging (senile keratosis) and sun exposure (actinic keratosis).
Actinic keratosis
A precancerous condition of thick and scaly patches of skin; also called solar or senile keratosis.
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