HyperDic: keratosis

English > 1 sense of the word keratosis:
NOUNstatekeratosisa skin condition marked by an overgrowth of layers of horny skin
English > keratosis: 1 sense > noun 1, state
MeaningA skin condition marked by an overgrowth of layers of horny skin.
Narroweractinic keratosisAn overgrowth of skin layers resulting from extended exposure to the sun
keratosis blennorrhagica, keratoderma blennorrhagicaskin disease characterized by a scaly rash on the palms and soles
keratosis follicularis, Darier's diseaseA rare hereditary condition marked by dark crusted patches (sometimes containing pus)
keratosis pilariskeratosis characterized by hard conical elevations in the openings of sebaceous glands (especially of arms and thighs)
seborrheic keratosisA skin condition characterized by circumscribed wartlike lesions that can be itchy and covered with a greasy crust
wart, verruca(pathology) a firm abnormal elevated blemish on the skin
Broaderskin disease, disease of the skin, skin disorderA disease affecting the skin
Spanishqueratosis
Catalanceratosi, queratosi, queratosis

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