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hyperkeratosis

hy·per·ker·a·to·sis
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [hahy-per-ker-uh-toh-sis]
    • /ˌhaɪ pərˌkɛr əˈtoʊ sɪs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [hahy-per-ker-uh-toh-sis]
    • /ˌhaɪ pərˌkɛr əˈtoʊ sɪs/

Definitions of hyperkeratosis word

  • noun hyperkeratosis Pathology. proliferation of the cells of the cornea. a thickening of the horny layer of the skin. 1
  • noun hyperkeratosis Also called x-disease. Veterinary Pathology. a disease of cattle resulting from their physical contact with or eating of objects or food contaminated by wood preservatives or machinery lubricants containing highly chlorinated naphthalenes, characterized by thickening and hardening of the skin, abnormal secretion of tears and saliva, and diarrhea. 1
  • noun hyperkeratosis (pathology) Excess keratin formation on the skin surface, as can be seen in a number of dermatologic conditions. 1
  • noun hyperkeratosis overgrowth and thickening of the outer layer of the skin 0
  • noun hyperkeratosis an increase in the thickness of the horny layer of the skin 0
  • noun hyperkeratosis an increase of the cells of the cornea of the eye 0
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Origin of hyperkeratosis

First appearance:

before 1835
One of the 34% newest English words
From New Latin, dating back to 1835-45; See origin at hyper-, keratosis

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hyperkeratosis popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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