keratolysis

ker·a·tol·y·sis

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ker-uh-tol-uh-sis]
- /ˌkɛr əˈtɒl ə sɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ker-uh-tol-uh-sis]
- /ˌkɛr əˈtɒl ə sɪs/

Definitions of keratolysis word

noun keratolysis the loosening or shedding of the horny layer of the epidermis. 1
noun keratolysis Pathology. a skin disorder characterized by periodic shedding of the epidermis. 1
noun keratolysis The removal of dead surface skin cells, used to treat various types of wart. 1
noun keratolysis (pathology) The periodic exfoliation of the epidermis. 0

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Origin of keratolysis

First appearance:

before 1895

One of the 18% newest English words

First recorded in 1895-1900; kerato- + -lysis

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Parts of speech for Keratolysis

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keratolysis popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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