- Munro abscess
- see under microabscess.
Medical dictionary. 2011.
Munro abscess
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Munro microabscess — a small focal collection of pyknotic polymorphonuclear leukocytes within the parakeratotic portion of the stratum corneum. It is a cardinal sign of active psoriasis and is also found in other dermatoses such as seborrheic dermatitis. Called also… … Medical dictionary
Munro's microabscess — is an intraepithelium abscess associated with psoriasis[1] and seborrheic dermatitis.[2] It is named for William John Munro..[3] References ^ … Wikipedia
Abscess — A local accumulation of pus anywhere in the body. The following are some examples of abscesses: {{}}A skin abscess is better known as a common boil; A peritonsillar abscess is a persistent collection of pus behind the tonsils; and A perianal… … Medical dictionary
Munro microabscess (abscess) — Mun·ro microabscess (abscess) (mən roґ) [William John Munro, English dermatologist, 19th century] see under microabscess … Medical dictionary
Munro — William J., Australian dermatologist, 1863–1908. See M. abscess, M. microabscess. John C., U.S. surgeon, 1858–1910. See M. point … Medical dictionary
microabscess — A very small circumscribed collection of leukocytes in solid tissues. Munro m. a microscopic collection of polymorphonuclear leukocytes found in the stratum corneum in psoriasis. SYN: Munro abscess. Pautrier m. a … Medical dictionary
point — 1. SYN: punctum. 2. A sharp end or apex. 3. A slight projection. 4. A stage or condition reached, as the boiling p. 5. To become ready to open, said of an abscess or boil the wall of which is becoming thin and about to rupture. 6. In mathematics … Medical dictionary
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