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Definition of Keratolysis
1. Noun. The removal of dead surface skin cells, used to treat various types of wart. ¹
2. Noun. (pathology) The periodic exfoliation of the epidermis ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Keratolysis
1. 1. Separation or loosening of the horny layer of the epidermis. 2. Specifically, a disease characterised by a shedding of the epidermis recurring at more or less regular intervals. Synonym: deciduous skin. Origin: kerato-+ G. Lysis, loosening (05 Mar 2000)
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