keratodermia
/ˌkɛrətoʊˈdɜːrmiə/
noun
- A skin condition characterized by abnormal thickening of the outer layer of the skin, especially on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet.
- The patient's keratodermia caused painful cracks on the soles of her feet.
- Hereditary keratodermia can run in families and appear in early childhood.
- Doctors often treat keratodermia with moisturizing creams and special ointments.