dictionary help| keratolysis | medical dictionary |
1. Separation or loosening of the horny layer of the epidermis.
2. Specifically, a disease characterised by a shedding of the epidermis recurring at more or less regular intervals.
Synonyms: deciduous skin.
Origin: kerato-+ G. Lysis, loosening
(05 Mar 2000)
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