lichenification

li·chen·i·fi·ca·tion

L l

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lahy-ken-uh-fi-key-shuh n]
- /laɪˌkɛn ə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lahy-ken-uh-fi-key-shuh n]
- /laɪˌkɛn ə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən/

Definitions of lichenification word

noun lichenification a leathery hardening of the skin, usually caused by chronic irritation. 1
noun lichenification a patch of skin so hardened. 1
noun lichenification Epidermal thickening characterized by visible and palpable thickening of the skin with accentuated skin markings. 1
noun lichenification (dermatology) Epidermal thickening characterized by visible and palpable thickening of the skin with accentuated skin markings. 0

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Origin of lichenification

First appearance:

before 1890

One of the 20% newest English words

First recorded in 1890-95; lichen + -i- + -fication

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Parts of speech for Lichenification

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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lichenification popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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