ker·a·to·sis (k r  -t  s s)n. pl. ker·a·to·ses (-s  z) Excessive growth of horny tissue of the skin. ker a·totic (-t tk) adj. |
keratosis [ˌkɛrəˈtəʊsɪs]
n Pathol
1. (Medicine / Pathology) any skin condition marked by a horny growth, such as a wart
2. (Medicine / Pathology) a horny growth
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| Noun | 1. | keratosis - a skin condition marked by an overgrowth of layers of horny skin actinic keratosis - an overgrowth of skin layers resulting from extended exposure to the sun keratoderma blennorrhagica, keratosis blennorrhagica - skin disease characterized by a scaly rash on the palms and soles; associated with Reiter's syndrome Darier's disease, keratosis follicularis - a rare hereditary condition marked by dark crusted patches (sometimes containing pus) keratosis pilaris - keratosis characterized by hard conical elevations in the openings of sebaceous glands (especially of arms and thighs) seborrheic keratosis - a skin condition characterized by circumscribed wartlike lesions that can be itchy and covered with a greasy crust |
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