actinic keratoses

A form of actinic keratosis — A potentially precancerous skin lesion, typically on the upper portion of the head, characterized by discolored, thickened or scaly growths of keratin and caused by repeated exposure to ultraviolet light, such as from sunlight or tanning beds.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of actinic keratosis
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