acanthosis

Noun
  1. An abnormal but benign thickening of the prickle-cell layer of the skin (as in psoriasis) (synset 114245223)
    is a type of: disease of the skin, skin disease, skin disorder - a disease affecting the skin
    is a part of: psoriasis - a chronic skin disease characterized by dry red patches covered with scales; occurs especially on the scalp and ears and genitalia and the skin over bony prominences

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