acanthosis

n. thickening of the inner layer of skin (Medical)

Acanthosis /ac·an·tho·sis/ diffuse hyperplasia and thickening of the stratum spinosum of the epidermis. [more]Acanthosis - Community and Resources

Noun
1. an abnormal but benign thickening of the prickle-cell layer of the skin (as in psoriasis)
(hypernym) skin disease, disease of the skin, skin disorder, skin problem, skin condition
(part-holonym) psoriasis

noun
disease of the prickle cell layer of the skin, where warts appear on the skin or inside the mouth

ACANTOSI [MEDICINA]