phrynoderma

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noun

hypovitaminosis A, seen as rough, hyperkeratotic, follicular papules on the skin

OriginAncient Greek φρῡ́νη →
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Meanings

nounphrynoderma (uncountable)
  1. uncountablehypovitaminosis A, seen as rough, hyperkeratotic, follicular papules on the skin

Origin

  1. Ancient Greekφρῡ́νη“toad”
  2. Englishphrynoderma

Ancient Greek φρῡ́νη (phrū́nē, “toad”) + -derma.

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