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keratosis
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keratosis [‚ker·ə′tō·səs]
(medicine)
Any disease of the skin characterized by an overgrowth of the cornified epithelium.
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Seborrheic keratosis is one of the most common types of noncancerous (benign) skin growths in older adults.
Seborrheic Keratoses-Causes, Symptoms and Treatments by peterhutch / Health, general community
Seborrheic keratosis is a benign proliferation of the epidermis.
Seborrheic keratosis by Thompson, Lester D.R. / Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
Some of the more common skin problems among the elderly include dry skin (which affects most people by age 70), seborrheic keratosis (age spots-sometimes precancerous) and actinic lentigo (liver spots, or sun freckles).
Skin problems among the elderly by Medical Update
 
 
 
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