acanthosis
/ˌækənˈθoʊsɪs/
noun
- A skin condition characterized by thickened, dark, velvety patches, often on the neck, armpits, or groin.
- Acanthosis can sometimes be a sign of an underlying health issue like insulin resistance.
- She applied a special cream to treat the acanthosis on her armpits.
- The doctor diagnosed the patient with acanthosis after noticing the dark patches on his neck.