Acrochordon

/ˌækroʊˈkɔrdən/ noun

Definition

A small, benign skin growth or wart, often appearing on the neck, armpits, or other skin folds.

Etymology

From Greek akron 'peak, tip' + chorde 'cord.' Describes the small, peaked or corded appearance of the skin tag.

Kelly Says

Those little skin tags everyone gets are technically acrochordon—and they're more common as you age because of repeated skin folding and friction in the same spots!

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