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Epidermis |
Outer layer of skin made of 4-5 layers called stratum |
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Stratum Corneum |
Aka the horny layer; outermost layer of the epidermis |
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Stratum lucidum (palms and soles) |
Clear layer. Epidermis |
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Stratum granulosum |
Granular layer of cells in the epidermis. Accumulate 2 types of granules: keratohyaline granules and lamellated granules |
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Stratum spinosum |
Composed of prickle cells. Epidermis |
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Dermis |
Under the epidermis. 2 layers of strata |
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Stratum papillare |
Thin superficial layer interlocked with the epidermis. Dermis |
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Stratum reticulare |
Thick layer of dense, irregular connective tissue. Dermis |
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Cutaneous |
Pertaining to the skin |
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Dermatology |
The study of the skin |
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Dermatologiest |
Physician specializing in diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue |
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Decubitus |
Pressure ulcer/ bedsore |
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Ecchymosis |
Condition in which blood seeps into the skin causing discoloration |
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Hypodermic |
Pertaining to under the skin |
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Intradermal |
Pertaining to within the skin |
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Jaundice |
Yellowness of skin |
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Melanin |
Pigment giving color to ski |
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Melanoma |
Pigmented tumor of the skin |
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Pediculosis |
Infested with lice |
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Subcutaneous |
Pertaining to below the skin |
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Tinea |
Ringworm (a fungal infection of the skin) |
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Alopecia |
Loss of hair |
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Follicles |
Specialized structures required for hair growth |
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Hair follicles |
Sacs holding the root of hair follicles |
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Hair papilla |
Knoblike indentation at the bottom of hair follicle containing the blood supply to hair root |
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Lunula |
Little moon area of nail |
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Nail body |
Visible part of nail |
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Nail bed |
Skin below the nail - epidermis and dermis (sterile matrix) |