keratosis blennorrhagica

keratosis blennorrhagica
keratosis blen·nor·rhag·i·ca -.blen-ȯr-'aj-i-kə n a disease that is characterized by a scaly rash esp. on the palms and soles and is associated esp. with Reiter's syndrome called also keratoderma blennorrhagicum

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keratoderma blennorrhagicum.

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