phrynoderma
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phrynoderma
(′frī·nə′dər·mə)
(medicine) Dryness of the skin with follicular hyperkeratosis, caused by vitamin A deficiency.
Oxford Food & Nutrition Dictionary:
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phrynoderma
Blocked pores or ‘toad-skin’ (follicular hyperkeratosis of the skin) often encountered in malnourished people. Originally thought to be due to vitamin A deficiency but possibly due to other deficiencies, and also occurs in adequately nourished people.
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phryn·o·der·ma
(frĭn'ə-dûr'mə)
n.
n.
A follicular hyperkeratotic eruption that is associated with vitamin A deficiency.
Saunders Veterinary Dictionary:
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phrynoderma
A follicular hyperkeratosis probably due to deficiency of vitamin A or of essential fatty acids.
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