Acanthosis
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /æˌkænˈθoʊ.sɪs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Acanthosis is a noun meaning (pathology) A benign abnormal thickening of the stratum spinosum, or prickle cell, layer of the epidermis.
Meaning
(pathology) A benign abnormal thickening of the stratum spinosum, or prickle cell, layer of the epidermis.
Word Forms
- acanthoses
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include glycogenic, acanthokeratodermia, acanthoma, pseudoacanthosis, acantholysis, acanthorrhexis.
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