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keratoplastic

adjective

ker·​a·​to·​plas·​tic ˌker-ət-ō-ˈplas-tik How to pronounce keratoplastic (audio)
: promoting keratinization and thickening of keratin layers
the keratoplastic action of salicylic acid in low concentrations

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“Keratoplastic.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/keratoplastic. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.

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