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Actinic keratosis

DermatologyImportant

A rough, scaly patch on sun-exposed skin that results from long-term sun damage and can progress to skin cancer.

Korean

광선각화증

장기간의 햇빛 손상으로 노출 부위 피부에 생기는 거칠고 각질이 이는 병변으로 피부암으로 진행할 수 있다.

French

Kératose actinique

Plaque rugueuse et squameuse sur une peau exposée au soleil, résultant de dommages solaires prolongés et pouvant évoluer en cancer de la peau.

Word parts

  • kerat/oRoot(Greek) Hard, horny tissue, cornea
  • -osisSuffix(Greek) Abnormal condition or process

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