noun
skin thickening; hyperkeratosis
Medical term for abnormal thickening of the outer layer of the skin, often due to friction or pressure.
角質肥厚は、足の裏やかかとによく見られます。
Skin thickening is often seen on the soles of the feet and heels.
このクリームは角質肥厚を改善する効果があります。
This cream is effective in improving hyperkeratosis.
Compound of 角質 (かくしつ, 'keratin, horny layer') and 肥厚 (ひこう, 'thickening, hypertrophy').