Acanthomas

/ækænˈθoʊməz/ noun

Definition

Plural form of acanthoma; multiple benign skin tumors or growths from the prickle cell layer.

Etymology

From 'acanthoma' + '-s' (standard plural suffix), following English plural conventions for medical terminology.

Kelly Says

When doctors see multiple acanthomas, they're watching for patterns—sometimes what seems like separate tumors tells a bigger story about skin health or sun exposure.

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