keratodermia

Thân thiện

A doctor examines a patient's keratodermia under bright light.

Definition

Noun: A skin disorder characterized by the abnormal thickening or overgrowth of the skin's horny layer (the stratum corneum), resulting in a hardened, calloused, or horn-like appearance.

Usage

Keratodermia is a medical term used to describe a group of dermatological conditions. It is typically used in clinical, diagnostic, and academic contexts. - The dermatologist diagnosed the patient with keratodermia after observing the significant palmoplantar thickening. - Keratodermia can be either an inherited genetic condition or acquired later in life.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The biopsy confirmed it was a form of keratodermia, not simple calluses.
  • Keratodermia often causes discomfort and requires specialized treatment.

Advanced Usage

• "Palmoplantar keratodermia": A specific subtype where the thickening is localized to the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet.
  • Palmoplantar keratodermia is a common presentation of the disorder.

Variants and Related Words

• Keratoderma (noun): A synonymous term, often used interchangeably with .
• Hyperkeratosis (noun): A broader pathological term for the thickening of the stratum corneum, which is the primary feature of .

Synonyms

• Hyperkeratosis (specifically when referring to the pathological thickening process)
• Keratoderma

Notes on Different Meanings

Keratodermia has a single, specific medical meaning related to skin pathology. It does not have common idiomatic or figurative uses.

Học thuật

Noun

1. any skin disorder consisting of a growth that appears horny

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