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In Medicine / College | 2025-07-07

The diagnostic term Ichthy/osis actually means:

A. wrinkled skin condition
B. fish-like skin condition
C. snake skin disease
D. oily skin disease

Asked by brendabochaberi97

Answer (1)

Ichthyosis is a skin condition characterized by dry and scaly skin, and the term literally means fish-like skin condition . The condition appears fish-like due to the thickened and flaky dermal layers. Treatments may vary based on the type and severity of ichthyosis. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-08

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