Microscopic derma terms Flashcards
1
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Hyperkeratosis
A
Increased thickness of stratum corneum
2
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Parakeratosis
A
Hyperkeratosis with retention of nuclei in the str. coreum.
due to shortening of the cell cycle.
3
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Hypergranulosis
A
Increased st. granulosum thickness
4
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Spongiosis
A
Epidermal accumulation of edematous fluid, extracellularly.
aka Epidermal edema
5
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Acantholysis
A
Separation of epidermal cells, loss of cadherins or desmosomes
6
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Acanthosis
A
Increased thickness of str. Spinosum
Thickened epidermis.
