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Abrasion |
A scraping or rubbing away of skin or mucous membrane as a result of friction to the area is called an abrasion. |
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Abscess is a localized collection of pus in any part of the body. |
Acne vulgaris is a common inflammatory disorder seen on the face, chest, back, and neck. |
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Actinic keratosis is a premalignant, gray or red-to-brown, hardened lesion caused by excessive exposure to sunlight. AKA solar keratosis. |
Adipofibroma is a fibrous neoplasm of the connective tissue with fatty components. |
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Albinism is a condition characterized by absence of pigment in the skin, hair and eyes. |
Alopecia is a partial or complete loss of hair. |
Amputation is the surgical removal of a part of the body or a limb or a part of a limb. |
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Basal cell carcinoma is a malignant epithelial cell tumor that begins as a slightly elevated nodule with a depression or ulceration in the center that becomes more obvious as the tumor grows. |
Basal layer is the deepest of the five layers of the epidermis. |
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Pruritus is itching. Itching also known as pruritus. |
Vitiligo is a skin disorder characterized by nonpignented white patches of skin of varying sizes that are surrounded by skin with normal pigmentation..vitiligo |
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Sudoriferous gland is a sweat gland. Sudoriferous gland is a sweat gland. |
Onycholysis is the separation of a fingernail from its bed, beginning at the free margin. Onycholysis. |
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Keratin is a hard, fibrous protein that is found in the epidermis, hair, nails, enamel of the teeth and the horns of animals. Keratin. |
Hirsutism is excessive body hair occuring in women. |
Erythema is redness of the skin due to capillary dilatation. Erythema. |
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Exfoliation is peeling or slouching off of tissue cells. |
Ecchymosis is a bruise or black-and-blue mark. Ecchymosis. |
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Cellulitis is a diffuse, acute infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue; characterized by localized heat, deep redness, pain, and swelling. |
The abbreviation for biopsy is B x . |
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The abbreviation for decubitus ulcer; bedsore is Decub. |
T E N S is the abbreviation for transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation. |
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P P D is the abbreviation for purified protein derivative. |
F A N A is the abbreviation for fluorescent antinuclear antibody. |
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F S is the abbreviation for frozen section. |
I D is the abbreviation for intradermal. |
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S L E is the abbreviation for systemic lupus erythematosus. |
P S S is the abbreviation for progressive systemic scleroderma. |
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U N G is the abbreviation for ointment. |
Gangrene is death of tissue/ no blood supply. |
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Hardening of the skin is called scleroderma. |
Infestation with lice is called pediculosis. |
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Psoriasis is hyperkeratosis of the skin cells. |
Scabies is an infestation with the itch mite. |
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Kaposissarcoma is a malignant lesion, associated with aids. |
Tiweacorporis is ringworm of the body. |
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Albinism is the absence of melanin in skin. |
Herpeszoster is painful vesicles. (shingles). |
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Pemphigus are painfull blisters with a musty odor. |
Gross!!! |
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Dermatitis is inflammation of the skin. |
Cyanosis is a condition of bluish discoloration. |
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The layer of skin immediately beneath the epidermis is dermis or corium. |
Abnormal increase in the number of red blood cells is erythremia. |
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A benign tumor consisting of a mass of blood vessels is a hemangioma. |
A large cell that ingests microorganisms, other cells, and foreign particles in the blood vessels is a macrophage. |
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Onychocryptosis is a condition of a hidden toenail. Ingrown toenail. |
Chronic skin condition characterized by roughness and dryness is xeroderma. |
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A common noninfectious chronic disorder of the skin manifested by silvery white scales over round raised reddened plaques producing pruritus is psoriasis. |
Impetigo is a contagious superficial skin infection characterized by serous vesicles and pustules filled with millions of staphylococcus or streptococcus bacteria usually forming on the face. Impetigo |
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Cryosurgery is a noninvasive treatment for nonmelanoma skin cancer using liquid nitrogen, which freezes the tissue. Cryosurgery |
Hyperkeratosis is an overgrowth of the horny layer of the epidermis. |
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Eczema is an acute or chronic inflammatory skin condition characterized by Erythema, papules, vesicles, pustules, scales,crusts, or scabs. |
Pediculosisis is a highly contagious parasitic infestation caused by blood sucking lice. Pediculosis. |
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Leukoplakia is white, hard, thickened patches firmly attached to the mucous membrane in areas such as the mouth, vulva, or penis. Leukoplakia. |
Melanoma is darkly pigmented cancerous tumor. |
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The substance that is released in an allergic inflammatory reaction is histamine. |
Partial or complete hair loss is alopecia. |
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Confined to a limited space or well defined area is circumscribed. |
The protein substance that forms the glistening inelastic fibers of connective tissue such as tendons, ligaments and fascia is collagen. |
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Ear wax is called cerumen. |
The crescent shaped pale area at the base of the fingernail or toenail is called lanula. |
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The outermost layer of the skin is the epidermis. |
The abnormal passageway between two tubular organs or from an organ to the body surface is a fistula. |
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A blister is a small thin walled skin lesion containing clear fluid. Vesicle |
A contusion is an injury to a part of the body without a break in the skin. |
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A fissure is a crack like sore or groove in the skin or mucous membrane. |
A facile is a small, flat discoloration of the skin that is neither raised nor depressed; examples bruises, freckles, some rashes. |
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A papule is a small, solid, circumscribed elevation on the skin. Examples pimple or wart |
Petechia is a small pinpoint hemorrhages of the skin |
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