Definition of Acanthosis

1. Noun. An abnormal but benign thickening of the prickle-cell layer of the skin (as in psoriasis).

Generic synonyms: Disease Of The Skin, Skin Disease, Skin Disorder
Group relationships: Psoriasis
Derivative terms: Acanthotic

Medical Definition of Acanthosis

1. An increase in the thickness of the stratum spinosum of the epidermis. Synonym: hyperacanthosis. Origin: acantho-+ G. -osis, condition (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Acanthosis

acanthopodia
acanthopodina
acanthopodious
acanthopteri
acanthopterous
acanthopterygian
acanthopterygian
acanthopterygii
Acanthopterygii
acanthopterygious
acanthor
acanthorrhexis
Acanthoscelides
Acanthoscelides obtectus
acanthosis (current term)
acanthosis (current term)
acanthosis nigricans
acanthosis nigricans
acanthotic
acanthotic
acanthous
acanthrocyte
acanthrocytosis
acanths
Acanthuridae
Acanthurus
Acanthurus chirurgus
acanthus
acanthus
acanthuses

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