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49 Cards in this Set
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keratin
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protein that provides skin with waterproofing properties
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albinism
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absence of normal pigmentation
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corium
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another name for the dermis
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mast cells
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cells that respond to insult by producing histamine and heparin
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hypodermis / subcutaneous
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area deep to the dermis and made of connective tissue
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sudoriferous
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sweat glands
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adipoytes
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cells that produce lipids
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apocrine glands
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glands that secrete a strong-smelling substance into the hair follicles
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eccrine glands
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sweat glands; produce water, salt, and secrete waste
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hidrosis
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normal production and excretion of sweat
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anhidrosis
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abnormal reduction of sweating
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cermuminous
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modified sweat glands located in the ear canal
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trich/o
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hair
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pil/o
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hair
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pil/i
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hair
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piloerection
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condition of the hair standing straight up
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digitigrade
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animals that walk on their toes (only digital / metacarpal / metatarsal pads touch ground)
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plantigrade
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animals that have a well developed foot pad (all bones touch ground when walking)
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periople
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in the equine hoof, a flaky tissue band located at the coronary band and hoof wall junction
extends distally and widens go cover the bulb of the heel |
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quick
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the connective tissue dermis inside of the nail
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onych/o
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combining form for claw
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dewclaws
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rudimentary bones
digit #1 in dogs digits #2 and #5 in cloven hoofed animals |
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polled
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naturally hornless breeds
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velvet
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skin that initially covers antlers
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skin scrape
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microscopic examination of the skin to detect mites
scrape with a scalpel blade ensuring skin is lifted |
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intradermal skin testing
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injection of test substances into the skin layer to observe a reaction
used to diagnose atopy or tuberculosis |
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atopy
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hypersensitivity reaction in animals involving pruritis with secondary dermatitis
also called allergies or allergic dermatitis |
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seborrhea
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skin condition characterized by overproduction of sebum (oil)
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sebaceous cyst
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closed sac of yellow, fatty material
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nodule
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small knot protruding above the skin
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wheal
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smooth, slightly raised swollen area that itches
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ecchymosis
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purpilish non-elevated patch of bleeding into the skin; a bruise
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petechiae
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small, pinpoint hemmorhages
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fistula
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abnormal passage from an internal organ to the body surface or between two internal organs
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keratosis
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abnormal condition of epidermal overgrowth and thickening
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dermatosis
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abnormal skin condition
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urticaria
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localized areas of swelling that itch; hives
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erythema
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skin redness
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erythematous
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pertaining to redness
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cellulitis
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inflammation of the connective tissue
may be diffuse (widespread) or localized (in defined area) |
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dermatomycosis
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abnormal skin condition caused by superficial fungus; also called dermatophycosis
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gangrene
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necrosis associated with loss of circulation
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eosinophilic granuloma complex
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collective name for autoimmune lesion of eosinophilic ulcer, eosinophilic plaque, and linear granuloma found in cats, rarely in dogs
affects the skin, mucocutaneous junctions, and oral mucosa; involves raised, ulcerated plaques |
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rodent ulcer
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another name for eosinophilic granuloma complex
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feline military dermatitis
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skin disease of cats in which multiple crusts and bumps are present predominantly on the dorsum; multiple causes
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acute moist dermatitis
"hot spot" |
bacterial skin disease that is worsened by licking and scratching
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puppy strangles
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juvenile pyroderma; skin disease that progresses to a systemic
causes fever, anorexia, enlarged and abscessing lymphnodes |
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pruritis
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itching
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vibrissae
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whiskers
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