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acanthosis

noun

an abnormal but benign thickening of the prickle-cell layer of the skin (as in psoriasis)

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10
Starts with
A
Ends with
S
Contains
CA
Scrabble score
15

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æˌkænˈθoʊ.sɪs

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noun

  1. an abnormal but benign thickening of the prickle-cell layer of the skin (as in psoriasis)

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