noun
pl. ker·a·to·ly·ses,- The separation or loosening of the horny layer of the epidermis.
- A skin disease characterized by a periodic shedding of the epidermis.
Related Forms:
- ker′a·to·lyt′ic
adjective
keratolysis
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keratolysis - Medical Definition
n.
pl. keratolyses (-sēz)- The separation or loosening of the horny layer of the epidermis.
- A skin disease characterized by a periodic shedding of the epidermis.
Related Forms:
- ker′a·to·lyt′ic (-lĭt′ĭk)
adj.
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