Acanthosis Nigricans (Noun)
Meaning
A skin disease characterized by dark wartlike patches in the body folds; can be benign or malignant.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Acanthosis nigricans often occurs in people who are obese, have diabetes, or have a family history of the condition.
- The patient was diagnosed with acanthosis nigricans, a skin condition that caused dark, velvety patches to form in the folds of her skin.
- In rare cases, acanthosis nigricans can be a symptom of a more serious underlying condition, such as cancer or an insulin disorder.
- Acanthosis nigricans is a benign condition that typically does not require treatment, but in some cases, medications may be prescribed to reduce the appearance of the patches.
- The doctor noticed that the patient's skin was thickening and darkening, characteristic of acanthosis nigricans, and ordered further tests to determine the underlying cause.