Separation of the prickle cells of the stratum spinosum of the epidermis, resulting in atrophy of the prickle cell layer. It is seen in diseases such as pemphigus vulgaris (see PEMPHIGUS) and DARIER DISEASE.
Synonyms: Acantholyses, Acantholysis
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ACANTHOLYSIS BULLOSA see EPIDERMOLYSIS BULLOSA is also available ,91(69); was see under SKIN DISEASES 1969-90 ,91; was see under SKIN DISEASES 1969-90
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D000051