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keratodermia

/ˌkɛr.ə.təʊˈdɜː.mi.ə/

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noun

/ˌkɛr.ə.təʊˈdɜː.mi.ə/C2formalmedical
  • ruМедицинский термин для любого кожного заболевания, характеризующегося развитием роговых наростов или утолщением кожи.

A medical term for any skin disorder characterized by the development of horny growths or thickened skin.

uncountable

  1. Horny skin growthC2formalmedical

    Any skin disorder characterized by an abnormal growth that appears horny or thickened.

    ruРоговое разрастание кожи

    • The patient was diagnosed with keratodermia on the palms of his hands.
    • Keratodermia can sometimes be treated with topical creams.
    • The dermatologist explained that keratodermia is a rare condition.

    Synonymskeratodermakeratosis