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rete ridges — the inward projections of the epidermis into the dermis at the dermal epidermal junction, as seen histologically in vertical sections. Called also rete pegs … Medical dictionary
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Mucosal lichen planus — Mucosal lichen planus, or oral lichen planus (OLP), is an inflammatory auto immune[citation needed] disease that affects oral mucosa, with or without the involvement of the skin and other mucous membranes. Contents 1 Epidemiology 2 … Wikipedia
lentigo simplex — the most common type of lentigo, a congenital type found on mucous membranes as well as skin, usually associated with a hereditary disorder such as the LEOPARD syndrome or Moynahan syndrome. The rete pegs elongate and the number of melanocytes… … Medical dictionary
