Hyperkeratinized

Pronunciation: /ˈhaɪpɝˈkɛɹətənˈaɪˈzɛd/

Hyperkeratinized (adjective)

  1. Describes skin that has become thicker due to an increase in a specific protein.

Examples

  • The hyperkeratinized area on the skin feels rough to the touch.
  • Her skin became hyperkeratinized due to the dry weather.

Common collocations: hyperkeratinized skin, treat hyperkeratinized areas

Synonyms of Hyperkeratinized

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Hyperkeratinized

  • describes skin with insufficient keratin.