Hyperkeratosis

Hyperkeratosis

[hahy-per-ker-uh-toh-sis]
Hyperkeratosis results when an excess of proteins called keratins are produced. In humans, the term typically refers to a thickening of the skin.

Examples

Occurs in dogs with canine distemper (CD) caused by the disease canine distemper virus (CDV)

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