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keratoderma
[ ker-uh-toh-dur-muh ]
noun
, Pathology.
- a disease of the horny layer of the skin, especially of the soles or palms.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of keratoderma1
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Example Sentences
A dermatologist in Bangladesh has diagnosed the family's condition as congenital palmoplantar keratoderma, which Prof Itin believes developed into secondary Adermatoglyphia - a version of the disease which can also cause dry skin and reduced sweating on palms and feet - symptoms reported by the Sarkers.
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The condition is called diffuse non-epidermolytic palmoplantar keratoderma.
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