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Actinic Keratosis

Definition:

Actinic keratosis is a precancerous skin condition caused by excessive exposure to the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays. It appears as rough, scaly patches on the skin, most commonly on areas frequently exposed to the sun, such as the face, scalp, ears, and hands.

Examples:

As a noun:

1. Actinic keratosis should not be ignored, as it has the potential to develop into skin cancer if left untreated.

2. The dermatologist advised the patient to use sunscreen regularly in order to prevent actinic keratosis.

As an adjective:

1. The elderly man had actinic keratosis lesions on his forearms due to a lifetime of sun exposure.

2. Dermatologists conduct routine examinations to detect actinic keratosis early on.

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