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/ɪkθɪˈəʊsɪs/ · noun
(pathology) Any of a group of genetic skin disorders characterized by dry, thickened, scaly skin.
A well-marked case of pseudo-leprosy or ichthyosis, a scale-like affection of the skin, unsightly, obstinate, but possibly curable, and certainly non-infective.
Use ichthyosis when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Ichthyosis means (pathology) Any of a group of genetic skin disorders characterized by dry, thickened, scaly skin.
Common synonyms include fishskin disease.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
A well-marked case of pseudo-leprosy or ichthyosis, a scale-like affection of the skin, unsightly, obstinate, but possibly curable, and certainly non-infective.
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