keratolytic
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keratolytic
[ker″ah-to-lit´ik]1. pertaining to or promoting keratolysis.
2. an agent that so acts.
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ker·a·to·lyt·ic
(ker'ă-tō-lit'ik),Relating to keratolysis.
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keratolytic
adjective Referring to a keratolytic agent, noun Keratolytic agentA substance that promotes the softening and peeling of epidermis–eg, diluted topical salicylic acid to ↓ the thickness of laminated keratin or hyperkeratotic scales–eg, in psoriasis
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ker·a·to·lyt·ic
(ker'ă-tō-lit'ik)Relating to keratolysis.
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Keratolytic
An agent that dissolves or breaks down the outer layer of skin (keratins).
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