keratolysis
noun
ker·a·tol·y·sis
ˌker-ə-ˈtäl-ə-səs 
plural keratolyses
-ˌsēz
1
: the process of breaking down or dissolving keratin
2
: a skin disease marked by peeling of the horny layer of the epidermis
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“Keratolysis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/keratolysis. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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