keratosis palmoplantaris areata

noun

A genetic disorder characterized by linear bands of keratoderma affecting the palmar surfaces of the palms and fingers and patches of hyperkeratosis on the soles of the feet; striate palmoplantar keratoderma, Brünauer-Fuchs-Siemens syndrome; acral keratoderma.

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nounkeratosis palmoplantaris areata (uncountable)
  1. uncountablemedicineA genetic disorder characterized by linear bands of keratoderma affecting the palmar surfaces of the palms and fingers and patches of hyperkeratosis on the soles of the feet; striate palmoplantar keratoderma, Brünauer-Fuchs-Siemens syndrome; acral keratoderma.
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