spongiosis

noun

spon·​gi·​o·​sis ˌspən-jē-ˈō-səs How to pronounce spongiosis (audio) ˌspän- How to pronounce spongiosis (audio)
: swelling localized in the epidermis and often occurring in eczema

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“Spongiosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/spongiosis. Accessed 26 Mar. 2023.

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