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*Acanthosis = thickening of the prickle layer (stratum spinosum) of epidermis.<ref>[http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/acanthosis http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/acanthosis]</ref> | *Acanthosis = thickening of the prickle layer (stratum spinosum) of epidermis.<ref>[http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/acanthosis http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/acanthosis]</ref> | ||
* | *Acantholysis = loss of intercellular connections in the epidermis. | ||
*Dyskeratosis = abnormal keratinization, often refers to keratinization below the stratum granulosum; keratinization above may be abnormal (dependent on body site). | *Dyskeratosis = abnormal keratinization, often refers to keratinization below the stratum granulosum; keratinization above may be abnormal (dependent on body site). | ||
*Parakeratosis = retention of nuclei in the stratum corneum, normal in mucous membranes. | |||
*Spongiosis = epidermal intercellular edema;<ref>{{Ref PBoD|1230}}</ref> cells appear to have a clear halo around 'em. | *Spongiosis = epidermal intercellular edema;<ref>{{Ref PBoD|1230}}</ref> cells appear to have a clear halo around 'em. | ||
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