keratonyxis

Meanings

• Noun

  A condition characterized by the formation of horny plates on the skin, most commonly observed on the palms and soles.

  - "The patient was diagnosed with keratonyxis, causing difficulty in walking due to hardening of the soles."
  - "Keratonyxis is a common condition in older adults, affecting approximately 10-15% of the population."

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Variants

List of all variants of keratonyxis that leads to same result
keratinization , keratinizations , keratinize , keratinized , keratinizes , keratinizing

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'keratinos' meaning horny + 'itis' meaning inflammation or condition.

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Trivia

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1. Keratonyxis is not contagious.

2. The condition can be managed with various treatments, including topical creams, debridement, and keratolytics.

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Related Concepts

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1. Psoriasis: Both keratonyxis and psoriasis involve the excessive production and accumulation of skin cells, but they differ in their clinical presentation and underlying causes.

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Culture

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Keratonyxis is not particularly significant in culture or literature, but it may be mentioned in medical texts and discussions.

How to Memorize "keratonyxis"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine small, hard, and thickened areas on the palms and soles of your feet.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'keratonyxis' with the image of a callused foot.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'keratonyxis' starts with the letter 'K' and is related to the condition of having hard, horny skin.

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