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Acantholysis

Medical Definition: Separation of the prickle cells of the stratum spinosum of the epidermis, resulting in atrophy of the prickle cell layer. It is seen in diseases such as pemphigus vulgaris (see PEMPHIGUS) and KERATOSIS FOLLICULARIS.
Guide Notes: ACANTHOLYSIS BULLOSA see EPIDERMOLYSIS BULLOSA is also available
Previously Indexed: Skin/pathology (1966-1968),specific skin disease/pathology (1966-1968)

Acantholysis Medical Definitions and Terms

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