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39 Cards in this Set
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cellulite |
a local uneven surface of the skin caused by fat deposition |
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abscess |
localized skin swelling that is a sign of inflammation |
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cicatrix |
clinical term for a scar |
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abrasion |
scraping injury to the skin |
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jaundice |
abnormal yellow coloration of the skin |
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nevus |
a pigmented spot on the skin; a mole |
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pruritus |
itchy skin |
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ulcer |
an erosion through the skin or mucous membrane |
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cyst |
a closed sac or pouch filled with liquid or semisolid material |
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erythema |
redness of the skin |
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furuncle |
abscess associated with a hair follice |
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pustule |
elevated area of the skin filled with pus |
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verruca |
a wart |
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wheal |
temporary, itchy elevation of the skin |
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comedo |
pimple |
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vesicle |
a small elevation of the epidermis that is filled with fluid |
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urticaria |
a small fluid-filled skin elevation caused by an allergic reaction |
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pallor |
abnormally pale skin color |
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papule |
any small, solid elevation on the skin |
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keloid |
an overgrowth of scar tissue |
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macule |
a discolored flat spot on the skin, such as a freckle |
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tinea |
fungal disease of the skin |
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acne |
results from bacterial infection of sebaceous glands and ducts |
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burn |
caused by excessive exposure to fire, electricity, chemicals or sunlight |
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herpes |
viral sin eruption that produces clusters of deep blisters |
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alopecia |
baldness |
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impetigo |
contagious bacterial skin infection with a yellowish crust |
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scabies |
skin eruption caused by the female itch mite |
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psoriasis |
characterized by red lesions covered with silvery epidermal scales |
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biopsy |
the removal of issue for evaluation |
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emollient |
a chemical agent that softens or smooths the skin |
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debridement |
wound cleaning procedure |
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cosmetic surgery |
surgically changing the skin to improve appearance |
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autograft |
surgery that uses a patients own skin as a graft |
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BCC |
basal cell carcinoma |
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bx, Bx |
biopsy |
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SLE |
systemic lupus erythematosus |
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SqCCa |
squamous cell carcinoma |
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TBSA |
total body surface area |
