acanthoses

/ækənθəˌsiːz/

Definitions

1. noun

A condition of the skin characterized by the appearance of spines or thorn-like papules, often associated with diseases like acne or syphilis.

“The doctor diagnosed the patient with acanthoses, a symptom of the underlying infection.”

Synonyms

  • acanthosis
  • papulosis
  • spina

Antonyms

  • healthy skin
  • smoothskin