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
nounMedical Definition of keratolytic (Entry 2 of 2)
: a keratolytic agent (as salicylic acid)
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“Keratolytic.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/keratolytic. Accessed 26 Jun. 2022.
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