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spongiosis

noun/ˌspʌndʒɪˈəʊsɪs/

C2CEFR level
95/100Rarity: very rare
TechnicalRegister

Intercellular oedema within the epidermis that widens the spaces between keratinocytes, characteristic of eczematous dermatitis.

Marked spongiosis on histology supported a diagnosis of acute contact dermatitis rather than psoriasis.

Topic: Dermatology in Medical English

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