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Last uploaded: January 16, 2025
Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D055623
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D055623
Preferred Name

Keratosis, Actinic

Definitions
White or pink lesions on the arms, hands, face, or scalp that arise from sun-induced DNA DAMAGE to KERATINOCYTES in exposed areas. They are considered precursor lesions to superficial SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA.
Synonyms
Keratoses, Actinic
Actinic Keratoses
Actinic Keratosis
Type http://www.w3.org/2002/07/owl#Class
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