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Parakeratosis
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Definition
: Persistence of the nuclei of the keratinocytes into the stratum corneum of the skin. This is a normal state only in the epithelium of true mucous membranes in the mouth and vagina. (Dorland, 27th ed)
do not confuse with POROKERATOSIS
Other names
Parakeratoses