NIH MeSH · D049309Diseases
Acanthoma
Also known asAcanthomas · Acanthoma, Clear Cell · Acanthomas, Clear Cell · Clear Cell Acanthoma · Clear Cell Acanthomas · Acanthoma, Degos · Degos Acanthoma · Acanthoma, Pilar Sheath · Acanthomas, Pilar Sheath · Pilar Sheath Acanthoma · Pilar Sheath Acanthomas
Definition
A neoplasm composed of squamous or epidermal cells.
MeSH classification
- C04.557.470.700.040
- C04.588.805.040
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What does Acanthoma mean in medicine?
A neoplasm composed of squamous or epidermal cells. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Acanthoma known by any other names?
Yes. Acanthoma is also referred to as Acanthomas, Acanthoma, Clear Cell, Acanthomas, Clear Cell, Clear Cell Acanthoma in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Acanthoma sit in the medical classification?
Acanthoma falls under the broader medical category "Diseases" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: C04.557.470.700.040, C04.588.805.040). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D049309) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗