Medical term:
hyperkeratinization
hyperkeratinization
[hi″per-ker″ah-tin-ĭ-za´shun]excessive development of keratin in the epidermis, usually on the palms of the hands or soles of the feet.
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hy·per·ker·a·to·sis
(hī'pĕr-ker'ă-tō'sis),Thickening of the horny layer of the epidermis or mucous membrane.
See also: keratoderma, keratosis.
See also: keratoderma, keratosis.
Synonym(s): hyperkeratinization
Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012
hy·per·ker·a·to·sis
(hī'pĕr-ker'ă-tō'sis)Thickening of the horny layer of the epidermis or mucous membrane.
See also: keratoderma, keratosis
Synonym(s): hyperkeratinization.
See also: keratoderma, keratosis
Synonym(s): hyperkeratinization.
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