actinic keratosis
A potentially precancerous skin lesion, typically on the upper portion of the head,…A 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.
Meaning
1 sensesA 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.
- an overgrowth of skin layers resulting from extended exposure to the sun
Translations
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plural: actinic keratoses| Singular | actinic keratosis |
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Synonyms
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