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- US Pronunciation
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- [hahy-per-ker-uh-toh-sis]
- /ˌhaɪ pərˌkɛr əˈtoʊ sɪs/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [hahy-per-ker-uh-toh-sis]
- /ˌhaɪ pərˌkɛr əˈtoʊ sɪs/
Definitions of hyperkeratotic word
- noun hyperkeratotic Pathology. proliferation of the cells of the cornea. a thickening of the horny layer of the skin. 1
- noun hyperkeratotic Also called x-disease. Veterinary Pathology. a disease of cattle resulting from their physical contact with or eating of objects or food contaminated by wood preservatives or machinery lubricants containing highly chlorinated naphthalenes, characterized by thickening and hardening of the skin, abnormal secretion of tears and saliva, and diarrhea. 1
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Origin of hyperkeratotic
First appearance:
before 1835 One of the 34% newest English words
From New Latin, dating back to 1835-45; See origin at hyper-, keratosis
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Parts of speech for Hyperkeratotic
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hyperkeratotic popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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- what is hyperkeratotic?
- what is hyperkeratotic skin?
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