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Acanthosis Definition & Meaning

acanthosis
noun
  1. an abnormal but benign thickening of the prickle-cell layer of the skin (as in psoriasis)

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What does acanthosis mean?
an abnormal but benign thickening of the prickle-cell layer of the skin (as in psoriasis)
What part of speech is acanthosis?
Acanthosis is a noun.

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