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Parakeratosis

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Abnormal formation of the keratinocytes of the epidermis characterized by persistence of nuclei, incomplete formation of keratin, and moistness and swelling of the keratinocytes. [ HPO:probinson ]

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database cross reference
  • SNOMEDCT_US:200766001
  • SNOMEDCT_US:65068000
  • UMLS:C0030436
  • MSH:D010241
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Persistence of the nuclei of keratinocytes as they rise into the stratum corneum of the epidermis. Parakeratosis is observed as scaling in many conditions such as psoriasis.

definition

Abnormal formation of the keratinocytes of the epidermis characterized by persistence of nuclei, incomplete formation of keratin, and moistness and swelling of the keratinocytes.

id

HP:0001036

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