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acanthosis

 

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Noun acanthosis has 1 sense
  1. acanthosis - an abnormal but benign thickening of the prickle-cell layer of the skin (as in psoriasis)
    --1 is a kind of
    skin disease, disease of the skin, skin disorder, skin problem, skin condition
    --1 is a part of psoriasis

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Acanthosis

Noun:

Acanthosis refers to a medical condition characterized by excessive thickening and darkening of the skin.

Example Sentence:

The doctor diagnosed the patient with acanthosis, which explained the darkening patches on their skin.

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Adjective:

Acanthosis, as an adjective, refers to any object or feature resembling thorny or spiny projections.

Example Sentence:

The medieval castle showcased acanthosis details in its architectural design, incorporating stone sculptures with spiky embellishments.

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Verb:

When used as a verb, acanthosis means the process of forming spiky or thorny projections.

Example Sentence:

The artist acanthosised the sculpture, skillfully adding sharp and spiky elements to create a visually striking piece.

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