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ker⋅a⋅tol⋅y⋅sis

  [ker-uh-tol-uh-sis]
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–noun
1. the loosening or shedding of the horny layer of the epidermis.
2. Pathology. a skin disorder characterized by periodic shedding of the epidermis.
Origin:
1895–1900; kerato- + -lysis

Related forms:
ker⋅a⋅to⋅lyt⋅ic  [ker-uh-toh-lit-ik] , adjective
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Main Entry: ker·a·tol·y·sis
Pronunciation: "ker-&-'täl-&-s&s
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural ker·a·tol·y·ses /-"sEz/
1 : the process of breaking down or dissolving keratin
2 : a skin disease marked bypeeling of the horny layer of the epidermis

Main Entry: 1ker·a·to·lyt·ic
Pronunciation: "ker-&t-O-'lit-ik
Function: adjective
: relating to or causingkeratolysis

Main Entry: 2keratolytic
Function: noun
: a keratolytic agent (as salicylic acid)
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keratolysis ker·a·tol·y·sis (kěr'ə-tŏl'ĭ-sĭs)
n.

  1. The separation or loosening of the horny layer of the epidermis.

  2. A skin disease characterized by a periodic shedding of the epidermis.

ker'a·to·lyt'ic (-tō-lĭt'ĭk) adj.

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