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keratosis

/ker-uh-toh-sis/US // ˌkɛr əˈtoʊ sɪs //UK // (ˌkɛrəˈtəʊsɪs) //

角化症,角化病,角化现象,角化

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    plural ker·a·to·ses [ker-uh-toh-seez]. /ˌkɛr əˈtoʊ siz/. Pathology.

    • : any horny growth of keratin on the skin, as a wart.
    • : any horny growth of keratin elsewhere, as on the tonsils.

Examples

  • Keratosis of the palms and soles has also been occasionally observed, which, in rare instances, has developed into epithelioma.

  • Keratosis palmaris et plantaris (symmetric keratodermia), as regards the local condition, is a somewhat similar affection.