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jparksx

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on: Jun 26, 2018
The group of hereditary disorders characterized by dry, thickened, scaly skin is known as ___________________ _.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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A/An ___________________ _ is an abnormally raised or thickened scar that expands beyond the boundaries of the incision.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


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Reply #1 on: Jun 26, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ichthyosis

Answer to Question 2

keloid


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