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spongiosis  

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  • Spongiosis is mainly intercellular edema (abnormal accumulation of fluid) in the epidermis, and is characteristic of eczematous dermatitis, manifested clinically by intraepidermal vesicles (fluid-containing spaces), "juicy" papules, and/or lichenification. (Wikipedia)

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/VH8-D2530VSB-W

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