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acantholysis

Noun CEFR C1
æˌkænˈθɒ.lɪs.ɪs

Definitions

The loss of intercellular connections, resulting in loss of cohesion between keratinocytes, seen in diseases such as pemphigus vulgaris.

uncountable, usually

Equivalents

Portuguêsacantólise

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

acanthoma acanthoma adenoides cysticum acanthometrid acanthomorph acanthonotozomatid acanthopelvis

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