Hyperkeratosis
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| Hyperkeratosis | |
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| Term | Hyperkeratosis |
| Short definition | Hypericum perforatum (hy-PAYR-ih-kum per-fuh-RAY-tum) An herbal product sold as an over-the-counter treatment for depression. It is being studied for its ability to reduce certain side effects of cancer treatment. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
hyperkeratosis - (pronounced) (HY-per-KAYR-uh-TOH-sis) A condition characterized by a thickening of the outer layer of skin, which is made up of keratin (a tough, protective protein). It can be caused by normal use (corns, calluses), chronic inflammation (eczema), or genetic disorders (X-linked ichthyosis, ichthyosis vulgaris)
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