The term acanthosis refers to:
a. A decreased production of keratin.
b. An increased production of keratin.
c. An increased thickness of the prickle cell zone (stratum spinosum).***
d. None of the above.
Acanthosis: Thickening of the epidermis and elongation of the rete ridges due to thickening of the spinous layer.
May be associated with enlargement of rete pegs.
an abnormal but benign thickening of the prickle-cell layer of the skin (as in psoriasis).
a. A decreased production of keratin.
b. An increased production of keratin.
c. An increased thickness of the prickle cell zone (stratum spinosum).***
d. None of the above.
Acanthosis: Thickening of the epidermis and elongation of the rete ridges due to thickening of the spinous layer.
May be associated with enlargement of rete pegs.
an abnormal but benign thickening of the prickle-cell layer of the skin (as in psoriasis).