Acanthoma (Noun)
Meaning
A neoplasm originating in the epidermis.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Acanthoma is a type of skin neoplasm that can appear as a small, pinkish lesion on the surface of the skin.
- The doctor examined the patient's skin and determined that the small growth was an acanthoma, a benign tumor that originates in the epidermis.
- Acanthomas are typically slow-growing and non-cancerous, but they can be removed for cosmetic or comfort reasons.
- In some cases, multiple acanthomas may occur simultaneously, forming a cluster of small, raised lesions on the skin's surface.
- While acanthomas can occur anywhere on the body, they are most commonly found on sun-exposed areas of skin, such as the face or hands.