Identify the correct breakdown and translation of the term hyperkeratosis.

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


Answer: A

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