| ichthyosis intrauterina | most common form of ichthyosis characterised by prominent scaling especially on the exterior surfaces of the extremities. It is inherited as an autosomal dominant trait. (12 Dec 1998) |
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| ichthyosis linearis circumflexa | Congenital or infantile migratory polycyclic erythema and scaling that shows a peripheral double margin; persists throughout life and may be associated with trichorrhexis invaginata in Netherton's syndrome; autosomal recessive inheritance. (05 Mar 2000) |
| ichthyosis palmaris et plantaris | The occurrence of symmetrical diffuse or patchy areas of hypertrophy of the horny layer of the epidermis on the palms and soles; a group of ectodermal dysplasias of considerable variety, and either autosomal dominant or recessive inheritance. Synonym: ichthyosis palmaris et plantaris, keratoderma palmaris et plantaris, keratoderma symmetrica, keratoma plantare sulcatum, keratosis palmaris et plantaris, tylosis palmaris et plantaris. (05 Mar 2000) |
| ichthyosis scutulata | Ichthyosis marked by diamond-shaped or shield-shaped lesions. (05 Mar 2000) |
| ichthyosis sebacea | The presence of an unusual amount of vernix caseosa. (05 Mar 2000) |
| ichthyosis sebacea cornea | A type of ichthyosis with vernix caseosa as seen in the newborn. (05 Mar 2000) |
| ichthyosis simplex | most common form of ichthyosis characterised by prominent scaling especially on the exterior surfaces of the extremities. It is inherited as an autosomal dominant trait. (12 Dec 1998) |
| ichthyosis spinosa | A genodermatosis characterised by diffuse chronic erythema and scale formation which may be separated into bullous and nonbullous forms. Synonym: ichthyosiform erythroderma, ichthyosis spinosa, keratoma malignum. (05 Mar 2000) |
| ichthyosis uteri | Transformation of the columnar epithelium of the endometrium into stratified squamous epithelium. (05 Mar 2000) |
| ichthyosis vulgaris | most common form of ichthyosis characterised by prominent scaling especially on the exterior surfaces of the extremities. It is inherited as an autosomal dominant trait. (12 Dec 1998) |
| ichthyosis, lamellar | A chronic, congenital ichthyosis inherited as an autosomal recessive trait. Infants are usually born encased in a collodion membrane which sheds within a few weeks. Scaling is generalised and marked with grayish-brown quadrilateral scales, adherent at their centres and free at the edges. In some cases, scales are so thick that they resemble armored plate. (12 Dec 1998) |
| ichthyosis, x-linked | Chronic form of ichthyosis that is inherited as a sex-linked recessive trait carried on the x-chromosome and transmitted to the male offspring. It is characterised by severe scaling, especially on the extremities, and is associated with steroid sulfatase deficiency. (12 Dec 1998) |
| ichthyotic | Relating to ichthyosis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| ichthyotomist | One skilled in ichthyotomy. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| ichthyotoxicology | The study of the poisons produced by fishes, and their recognition, effects, and antidotes. Origin: ichthyo-+ G. Toxikon, poison, + logos, study (05 Mar 2000) |