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keratosis

/ˌkɛr.əˈtoʊ.sɪs/

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noun

/ˌkɛr.əˈtoʊ.sɪs/C2formalmedical
  • ruМедицинский термин для кожного заболевания, характеризующегося аномальным разрастанием внешнего слоя кожи, приводящим к появлению утолщённых, ороговевших участков.

A medical term for a skin condition characterized by an abnormal overgrowth of the outer layer of the skin, resulting in thickened, horny patches.

  1. C1formalmedical

    A skin condition characterized by an overgrowth of the horny layer of the epidermis, often resulting in rough, thickened patches.

    ruКератоз

    • The dermatologist diagnosed the patient with actinic keratosis.
    • Keratosis pilaris causes small, rough bumps on the skin.
    • Treatment for keratosis may include topical creams or cryotherapy.
Forms
  • keratoses plural form
  • keratoses' possessive plural form
  • keratosis's possessive singular form