parakeratosis
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Introduction
In dermatology:
- microscopic term referring to mode(s) of keratinization characterized by retention of nuclei in the stratum corneum
- on mucous membranes, parakeratosis is normal
More general terms
References
- ↑ Cotran et al Robbins Pathologic Basis of Disease, 5th ed. W.B. Saunders Co, Philadelphia, PA 1994 pg 1174