keratolytic

ker·a·tol·y·sis

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ker-uh-tol-uh-sis]
- /ˌkɛr əˈtɒl ə sɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ker-uh-tol-uh-sis]
- /ˌkɛr əˈtɒl ə sɪs/

Definitions of keratolytic word

noun keratolytic the loosening or shedding of the horny layer of the epidermis. 1
noun keratolytic Pathology. a skin disorder characterized by periodic shedding of the epidermis. 1
noun keratolytic Pertaining to keratolysis. 1

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Origin of keratolytic

First appearance:

before 1895

One of the 18% newest English words

First recorded in 1895-1900; kerato- + -lysis

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Parts of speech for Keratolytic

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keratolytic popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

keratolytic usage trend in Literature

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