hyperkeratinization en · NOUN
Etymology
From hyper- + keratinization.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A disorder of the cells lining the inside of a hair follicle, where the normal desquamation process is interrupted by an excess of keratin, causing dead skin cells to bond together and cause blockage.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| hyperkeratinizations | Number=Plur | lexicographic |