keratolysis
Pronunciation: ker′ă-tol′i-sis
Definition:
- Separation or loosening of the horny layer of the epidermis.
- Specifically, a disease characterized by a shedding of the epidermis recurring at more or less regular intervals.
Synonym(s): deciduous skin
[kerato- + G. lysis, loosening]
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Examples: glitazone, GI cocktail, etc.

