noun
- Plural of keratoma; benign tumors or growths of the skin composed of keratin-producing cells, often appearing as warts or horny projections.
Usage: medical/dermatological term; also called keratosis in some contexts
Examples
- The dermatologist examined the patient's keratomas and recommended removal.
- Multiple keratomas appeared on the patient's hands over time.
- Keratomas are generally benign but can be removed for cosmetic reasons.
- The biopsy confirmed that the growths were keratomas rather than malignant lesions.