hyperkeratinization


hyperkeratinization

 [hi″per-ker″ah-tin-ĭ-za´shun] excessive development of keratin in the epidermis, usually on the palms of the hands or soles of the feet.

hy·per·ker·a·to·sis

(hī'pĕr-ker'ă-tō'sis), Thickening of the horny layer of the epidermis or mucous membrane.
See also: keratoderma, keratosis.
Synonym(s): hyperkeratinization

hy·per·ker·a·to·sis

(hī'pĕr-ker'ă-tō'sis) Thickening of the horny layer of the epidermis or mucous membrane.
See also: keratoderma, keratosis
Synonym(s): hyperkeratinization.