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hyperkeratinization

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hyperkeratinization /hy·per·ker·a·tin·iza·tion/ (-ker″ah-tin″ĭ-za´shun) excessive development or retention of keratin in the epidermis.
hyperkeratinization
[-ker′ətinīzā′shən]
Etymology: Gk, hyper, excessive, keras, horn
an abnormal horny thickening of the epithelium of the palms and soles.

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.

hyperkeratinization
excessive development of keratin in the epidermis.


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