acanthoma
/ˌækənˈθoʊmə/
noun
- A benign skin tumor or growth made up of prickle cells (a type of skin cell).
- Under the microscope, the acanthoma showed a clear pattern of thickened skin cells.
- An acanthoma usually does not cause pain but may be removed for cosmetic reasons.
- The dermatologist removed a small acanthoma from the patient's arm.