Definitions for "Tylosis"
An intrusion of one vegetable cell into the cavity of another, sometimes forming there an irregular mass of cells.
Outgrowth of a cell membrane from a ray or axial parenchyma cell through a pit in a xylem vessel wall into the vessel, partially or completely blocking the lumen of the vessel.[1] UREDIAL STAGE (uredium) - A stage of the rust fungi; a fruiting structure usually appearing as a pustule bearing the repeating spore stage that leads to disease increase. Fin. Swe. WATER-SOAKED - A dull green coloration of diseased tissues due to membrane leaking of cellular contents into intercellular spaces.[1] Fin. Swe.
A balloon-like overgrowth of the protoplast of a parenchyma cell into an adjacent xylem vessel.
In this rare, inherited disease, extra skin grows on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet.
Tylosis is an autosomal dominant disorder. In tylosis, there is hyperkeratinization of palms and soles. Though a rare disease, it is known to predispose to squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus.
A thickening and hardening of the skin, callous formation.