Keratosis Nigricans (Noun)
Meaning
A skin disease characterized by dark wartlike patches in the body folds; can be benign or malignant.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Keratosis nigricans is a skin condition that can be a sign of an underlying medical condition, such as diabetes or obesity.
- The patient was diagnosed with keratosis nigricans, a benign skin disease that caused dark patches to form in the folds of her skin.
- Keratosis nigricans can be a symptom of insulin resistance, which is a precursor to type 2 diabetes.
- The doctor prescribed a topical cream to treat the keratosis nigricans on the patient's neck and armpits.
- In rare cases, keratosis nigricans can be a sign of a more serious underlying condition, such as stomach or lung cancer.