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ichthyosis

/ˌɪk.θiˈəʊ.sɪs/

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noun

/ˌɪk.θiˈəʊ.sɪs/C2formalmedical
  • ruМедицинский термин для обозначения любого из нескольких врожденных заболеваний кожи, характеризующихся сухой, чешуйчатой кожей, напоминающей рыбью чешую.

A medical term for any of several congenital skin conditions characterized by dry, scaly skin resembling fish scales.

uncountable

  1. Congenital skin disorderC1formalmedical

    A group of hereditary skin conditions characterized by dry, thickened, and scaly skin resembling fish scales.

    ruВрожденное кожное заболевание

    • The patient was diagnosed with ichthyosis at birth.
    • Ichthyosis can vary in severity from mild dryness to severe scaling.
    • Treatment for ichthyosis often includes moisturizers and exfoliating creams.
    • Individuals with ichthyosis need to protect their skin from excessive sun exposure.
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  • ichthyoses' possessive plural form
  • ichthyosis's possessive singular form