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actinic keratosis |
A precancerous skin lesion that occurs on sun damaged skin. ack-TIN-ick kerr-ah-TOH-sis |
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albinism |
A genetic condition characterized by deficiency or absence of pigment in the skin, hair, and irises due to amissing enzyme necessary for the production of melanin. AL-bih-niz-um |
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alopecia |
The partial or complete loss of hair, most commonly on the scalp, also known as baldness. al-oh-PEE-shee-ah |
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blepharoplasty |
Surgical reduction of the upper and lower eyelids by removing sagging skin, also know as a lid lift. BLEF-ah-roh-plas-tee |
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bulla |
A large blister that is usually more than 0.5 cm in diameter, plural, bullar BULL-ah |
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capillary hemangioma |
A soft, raised, pink or red vascular birthmark. KAP-uh-ler hee-man-jee-OH-mah |
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carbuncle |
A cluster of connected furuncles (boils). KAR-bung-kul |
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cellulitis |
An acute, rapidly spreading infection within the connective tissues. sell-you-LYE-tis |
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adbominocentesis |
The surgical puncture of the abdominal cavity to remove fluid for diagnostic purpose. ab-dom-ih-noh-sen-TEE-sis |
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acronym |
A word formed form the initial letters of the major parts of a compound term. ACK-roh-nim |
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acute |
A condition that has a rapid onset, a severe course, and a relatively short duration. |
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angiography |
The process of producing a radiographic study of the blood vessels after the injection of a contrast medium to make the blood vessels visible. an-jee-OG-rah-fee |
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appendectomy |
Surgical removal of the appendix. ap-en-DECK-toh-mee |
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arteriosclerosis |
Abnormal harding of the walls of an artery or arteries. ar-tee-ree-oh-skleh-ROH-sis |
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arthralgia |
Pain in a joint or joints. ar-THRAL-jee-ah |
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colostomy |
The surgical creation of an artificial excretory opening between the colon and the body surface. koh-LAHS-toh-mee |
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cyanosis |
Blue discoloration of the skin caused by lack of adequate oxygen in the blood. sigh-ah-NOH-sis |
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dermatologist |
A specialist in diagnosing and treating disorders of the skin. der-mah-TOL-oh-jist |
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diagnosis |
The identification of a disease. dye-ag-NOH-sis |
