Break down the medical word into its word parts, and give the meaning of each word part. Then, give the definition of the medical word.

Question

Keratosis

Definition:
Combining form and definition:
Suffix and definition:

Answer 1

Definition: Condition characterized by excessive scaliness of the skin.
The term technically means “condition of hard;” protein found in hair, skin, and nails. Combining form and definition: kerat/o, “hard”
Suffix and definition: -osis, “condition”