Actinic keratosis

Noun

Word Frequency: 0.1

Definitions

1.NounA potentially precancerous skin lesion, typically on the upper portion of the head, characterized by discolored, thickened or scaly growths of keratin and caused by repeated exposure to ultraviolet light, such as from sunlight or tanning beds.

Synonyms

keratoacanthoma acanthosis keratocanthoma keratosis porokeratosis kerathoacanthoma acanthokeratodermia dyskeratoma acanthoma angiokeratoma skin cancer photodermatosis

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