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Definitions for keratosis
ˌkɛr əˈtoʊ sɪsker·ato·sis

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. keratosisnoun

    a skin condition marked by an overgrowth of layers of horny skin

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  1. keratosisnoun

    The condition of keratin growing on the skin.

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  1. keratosis

    Keratosis is a medical condition characterized by the growth of excess or abnormal keratin, a protein found in skin, hair and nails, on the skin. This leads to hard, rough, and often bumpy patches or lesions. There are several types of keratosis, including actinic keratosis, seborrheic keratosis, and keratosis pilaris, each with different causes and appearances.

U.S. National Library of Medicine

  1. Keratosis

    Any horny growth such as a wart or callus.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of keratosis in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of keratosis in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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  • ಕೆರಾಟೋಸಿಸ್Kannada

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