parakeratosis
noun
para·ker·a·to·sis
ˌpar-ə-ˌker-ə-ˈtō-səs 
plural parakeratoses
-ˌsēz
: an abnormality of the horny layer of the skin resulting in a disturbance in the process of keratinization
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“Parakeratosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/parakeratosis. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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