keratolysis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The removal of dead surface skin cells, used to treat various types of wart.
  2. The periodic exfoliation of the epidermis.

Word forms

keratolysis

Etymology

From kerato- + -lysis.

Derived words

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