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HIPERQUERATOSIS [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-07-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Epidermis and Dermis
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- hyperkeratosis
1, record 1, English, hyperkeratosis
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The accumulation of excessive layers of stratum corneum. 2, record 1, English, - hyperkeratosis
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
As lymphatic damage progresses, the edema and anatomic distortion that were initially transient develop into the permanent changes of elephantiasis. Pitting edema yields to brawny edema, and both thickening of subcutaneous tissue and hyperkeratosis develop. 3, record 1, English, - hyperkeratosis
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Épiderme et derme
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- hyperkératose
1, record 1, French, hyperk%C3%A9ratose
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Hyperplasie de la couche cornée de l'épiderme. 2, record 1, French, - hyperk%C3%A9ratose
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Hyperkératose : [Elle] se localise aux orifices folliculaires donnant un aspect de piqueté blanc râpeux au toucher : hyperkératose ponctuée. Elle réalise également des squames sèches adhérentes à la face inférieure desquelles on retrouve, après arrachement, des crampons kératosiques caractéristiques. 3, record 1, French, - hyperk%C3%A9ratose
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Epidermis y dermis
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- hiperqueratosis
1, record 1, Spanish, hiperqueratosis
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Alteración de la piel caracterizada por hipertrofia de la capa córnea. 1, record 1, Spanish, - hiperqueratosis
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