acanthosis nigricans meaning

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acanthosis nigricans (noun): a skin disease characterized by dark wartlike patches in the body folds; can be benign or malignant.

Definition of acanthosis nigricans

  1. a skin disease characterized by dark wartlike patches in the body folds; can be benign or malignant

    Synonyms: keratosis nigricans

    Type of: skin disease

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