- hyperkeratinization
- SYN: hyperkeratosis.
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hy·per·ker·a·tin·iza·tion (hi″pər-ker″ə-tin″ĭ-zaґshən) [hyper- + keratinization] the excessive development or retention of keratin by the epidermis.
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