Acanthosis 2


Acanthosis 2 : An increase in the thickness of the stratum spinosum of the epidermis. Synonym: hyperacanthosis. Origin: acantho-+ G. -osis, condition. Acanthosis: is diffuse epidermal hyperplasia (thickening of the skin). It implies increased thickness of the Malpighian layer (stratum basale and stratum spinosum). An OSH glossary used in safety and health at work which is, adopted by ILO
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