keratodermia
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.
Noun
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any skin disorder consisting of a growth that appears horny
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