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19 Cards in this Set
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Tinea |
Fungal skin disease resulting in itching scaling lesions |
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Pustule |
Raised spot on the skin containing pus |
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Sebaceous |
Producing an oily substance in the body |
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Decubitus |
Open sore caused by pressure over bony prominences obstructing blood flow. (Bedsore or pressure sore) |
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Psoriasis |
Chronic inflammation condition consisting of Crusty papules forming patches with circular borders |
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Astigmatism |
Uneven bending of light rays caused by irregular curvature of cornea ( fuzzy images is corrected w/ cylinder lens) |
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Nystagmus |
Jerking appearance involuntary eye movement |
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Strabismus |
Weakness of extend eye muscle results and then I looking different directions at the same time ( cross eye) |
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C&S |
Culture and sensitivity |
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UNG |
Ointment |
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I&D |
Incision and drainage |
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Subcutaneous |
Inner layer, primarily fat that insulates the body and provides protective padding and energy storage |
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Dysphagia |
Difficulty or discomfort sealing |
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Mediastinum |
Central region; contains the heart, trachea, esophagus, aorta, and thymus gland, |
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Epidermis |
Outer layer; composed primarily of dead keratinized cells that form protective barrier to keep bacteria and other pathogens out. |
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Alopecia |
Baldness |
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Ecchymosis |
Black and blue skin bruise caused by blood collecting under skin after trauma |
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Erythema |
Redness of skin |
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Urticaria |
Skin eruption of pale reddish wheals w/ severe itching usually associated w/ food allergies stress or drug reaction |
