Pathology Flashcards by Emma Feechan

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define hyperkeratosis

A

increased thickness of the keratin layer

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define parakeratosis

A

persistence of nuclei in keratin layer

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define acanthosis

A

increased thickness of the epithelium

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Q

define papillomatosis

A

irregular epithelial thickening

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define spongiosis

A

oedema between skin layers/ keratinocytes

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