keratosis pilaris

noun

keratosis pi·​la·​ris -pi-ˈler-əs How to pronounce keratosis pilaris (audio)
: a condition marked by the formation of hard conical elevations in the openings of the sebaceous glands especially of the thighs and arms that resemble permanent goose bumps

Dictionary Entries Near keratosis pilaris

Cite this Entry

“Keratosis pilaris.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/keratosis%20pilaris. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!