keratosis

/ˈkɛrəˌtoʊsəs/

Definitions of keratosis

1. noun

   a skin condition marked by an overgrowth of layers of horny skin
   types:

   verruca, wart

   (pathology) a firm abnormal elevated blemish on the skin; caused by a virus

   actinic keratosis

   an overgrowth of skin layers resulting from extended exposure to the sun

   keratoderma blennorrhagica, keratosis blennorrhagica

   skin disease characterized by a scaly rash on the palms and soles; associated with Reiter's syndrome

   Darier's disease, keratosis follicularis

   a rare hereditary condition marked by dark crusted patches (sometimes containing pus)

   keratosis pilaris

   keratosis characterized by hard conical elevations in the openings of sebaceous glands (especially of arms and thighs)

   seborrheic keratosis

   a skin condition characterized by circumscribed wartlike lesions that can be itchy and covered with a greasy crust

   common wart

   a benign growth (often with a rough surface)

   condyloma acuminatum, genital wart, venereal wart, verruca acuminata

   a small benign wart on or around the genitals and anus

   juvenile wart

   a small benign growth on the faces of hands of children

   plantar wart

   a wart occurring on the sole of the foot

   type of:

   disease of the skin, skin disease, skin disorder

   a disease affecting the skin