ICHTHYOSIS
\ˌɪkθɪˈə͡ʊsɪs], \ˌɪkθɪˈəʊsɪs], \ˌɪ_k_θ_ɪ__ˈəʊ_s_ɪ_s]\
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Any of several generalized skin disorders characterized by dryness, roughness, and scaliness, due to hypertrophy of the stratum corneum epidermis. Most are genetic, but some are acquired, developing in association with other systemic disease or genetic syndrome.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
By William R. Warner
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A permanently harsh, dry, scaly, and, in some cases, almost horny texture of the integuments of the body, unconnected with internal disorder. Willan and Bateman have two varieties, I. simplex and I. cornea. Alibert has three, the I. nacree or pearly, the I. cornee, and the I. pellagre or Pellagra.
By Robley Dunglison
By Willam Alexander Newman Dorland
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Quinones
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