MeSH 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);
MeSH synonym : parakeratoses;
MeSH annotation : do not confuse with POROKERATOSIS;
Wikipedia link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parakeratosis;
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)