HYPERKERATOSIS


Meaning of HYPERKERATOSIS in English

“+ noun

( plural hyperkeratoses )

Etymology: New Latin, from hyper- + keratosis

1. : hypertrophy of the corneous layer of the skin

2.

a. : any of various conditions marked by hyperkeratosis

b. : a disease of cattle marked by thickening and wrinkling of the hide and formation of papillary outgrowths on the buccal mucous membranes, often accompanied by watery discharge from eyes and nose, diarrhea, loss of condition, and abortion of pregnant animals, and now believed to result from ingestion of the chlorinated naphthalene of various lubricating oils — called also X-disease, XX-disease

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