actinic keratosis

/ækˌtɪnɪk ˈkɛrəˌtoʊsəs/
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Definitions of actinic keratosis
  1. noun
    an overgrowth of skin layers resulting from extended exposure to the sun
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    type of:
    keratosis
    a skin condition marked by an overgrowth of layers of horny skin
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