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hyperkeratosis
[ hahy-per-ker-uh-toh-sis ]
/ ˌhaɪ pərˌkɛr əˈtoʊ sɪs /
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noun
Pathology.
- proliferation of the cells of the cornea.
- a thickening of the horny layer of the skin.
Also called x-disease. Veterinary Pathology. a disease of cattle resulting from their physical contact with or eating of objects or food contaminated by wood preservatives or machinery lubricants containing highly chlorinated naphthalenes, characterized by thickening and hardening of the skin, abnormal secretion of tears and saliva, and diarrhea.
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OTHER WORDS FROM hyperkeratosis
hy·per·ker·a·tot·ic [hahy-per-ker-uh-tot-ik], /ˌhaɪ pərˌkɛr əˈtɒt ɪk/, adjectiveWords nearby hyperkeratosis
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British Dictionary definitions for hyperkeratosis
hyperkeratosis
/ (ˌhaɪpəˌkɛrəˈtəʊsɪs) /
noun
pathol overgrowth and thickening of the outer layer of the skin
Derived forms of hyperkeratosis
hyperkeratotic (ˌhaɪpəˌkɛrəˈtɒtɪk), adjectiveCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Medical definitions for hyperkeratosis
hyperkeratosis
[ hī′pər-kĕr′ə-tō′sĭs ]
n. pl. hy•per•ker•a•to•ses (-sēz)
Hypertrophy of the cornea or the horny layer of the skin.hyperkeratinization
Other words from hyperkeratosis
hy′per•ker′a•tot′ic (-tŏt′ĭk) adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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