: a rare hereditary disease characterized by the formation of brown, verrucose, and often linear lesions of the skin

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“Ichthyosis hystrix gravior.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/ichthyosis%20hystrix%20gravior. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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