pachylosis

/pækɪˈloʊsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare or obsolete term for a thickening or hardening of the skin, or a condition characterized by the formation of thickened, hardened skin tissue

“The doctor diagnosed the patient with pachylosis due to the unusual thickening of their skin.”

Synonyms

  • dermatosis
  • thickening

Antonyms

  • atrophy
  • wasting