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keratoderma

/ˌkɛrətoʊˈdɜːrmə/

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noun

C2formalcommonmedical/ˌkɛrətoʊˈdɜːrmə/

uncountable

A medical term for a skin disorder characterized by an abnormal growth of horny tissue.

  • 🇷🇺Медицинский термин для кожного заболевания, характеризующегося аномальным ростом роговой ткани.
  1. Horny skin growth C2 formal medical

    Any skin disorder characterized by an abnormal growth of horny (keratinized) tissue on the skin.

    • The patient was diagnosed with keratoderma on the palms of his hands.
    • Keratoderma can sometimes be associated with genetic conditions.
    • Treatment for keratoderma often involves moisturizing creams and keratolytic agents.

    🇷🇺Роговой нарост кожи

    Synonyms: keratodermia

  • keratodermas plural form
  • keratodermata plural form
  • keratodermas' possessive plural form
  • keratodermata's possessive plural form
  • keratoderma's possessive singular form