Hyperkeratinized
Pronunciation: /ˈhaɪpɝˈkɛɹətənˈaɪˈzɛd/
Hyperkeratinized (adjective)
- 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