acanthosis nigricans

IPA(Pronunciation)

/æˌkænˈθoʊ.sɪs/

Noun

uncountable

(pathology) A skin sign often associated with insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes exhibiting velvety, thickened, and darkened skin and skin tags, often occurring in skin folds and the axillae.

Japanese Meaning

インスリン抵抗性や2型糖尿病と関連する皮膚の状態。皮膚がベルベットのような質感で、厚みがあり、暗く変色し、しばしば皮膚タグが現れ、特に皮膚の折り目や腋窩に出現する。

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The dermatologist noted acanthosis nigricans in the patient's neck folds and recommended testing for insulin resistance.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

皮膚科医は患者の首の皮膚のひだにビロード状で厚く色が濃くなった皮膚病変を認め、インスリン抵抗性の検査を勧めた。

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(pathology) A skin sign often associated with insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes exhibiting velvety, thickened, and darkened skin and skin tags, often occurring in skin folds and the axillae.

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