Definition of acanthosis Acanthosis

ac•an•tho•sis

We found 2 definitions of acanthosis from 2 different sources.

What does acanthosis mean?

Noun Plural: acanthoses
acanthosis - an abnormal but benign thickening of the prickle-cell layer of the skin (as in psoriasis)
		disease of the skin, skin disease, skin disorder a disease affecting the skin
		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