keratolytic

adjective

ker·a·to·lyt·ic | \ ˌker-ət-ō-ˈlit-ik

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Medical Definition of keratolytic

(Entry 1 of 2)

: relating to or causing keratolysis

keratolytic

noun

Medical Definition of keratolytic (Entry 2 of 2)

: a keratolytic agent (as salicylic acid)

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