Identify the Correct Breakdown and Translation of the Term Hyperkeratosis

question 92

Multiple Choice

Identify the correct breakdown and translation of the term hyperkeratosis.

• A) hyper (extra) + kerat (dry) + osis (condition) = extra dry skin
• B) hyper (no) + kerat (sweat) + osis (condition) = lack of sweating
• C) hyper (over) + kerat (horny) + osis (condition) = excessive growth of horny skin
• D) hyper (under) + kerat (oil) + osis (condition) = lack of oil secretions
• E) hyper (without) + kerat (hair) + osis (condition) = without hair

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Definitions:

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