DERMATOLOGIC MICROSCOPIC TERMS Flashcards

1
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increased thickness of stratum corneum

psoriasis, calluses

A

hyperkeratosis

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retention of nuclei in stratum corneum

psoriasis, actinic keratosis

A

parakeratosis

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3
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increased thickness of stratum granulosum

lichen planus

A

hypergranulosis

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4
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epidermal accumulation of edematous fluid in intercellular spaces

eczematous dermatitis

A

spongiosis

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5
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separation of epidermal cells

pemphigus vulgaris

A

acantholysis

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6
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epidermal hyperplasia (increased spinosum)

acanthosis nigricans, psoriasis

A

acanthosis

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