Medical Language Quiz (03/18)

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Epidermis

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Outer layer of the skin

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Keratin

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Scleroprotein component of the horny, or cornfield, layer of the epidermis. It is also contained in the hair and nails

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Melanin

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Color, or pigmentation, of the skin

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Dermis

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Inner layer of skin (also called the true skin)

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Sudoriferous (Sweat) Glands

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Tiny, coiled tubular structures that emerge through the pores in the skin's surface and secrete sweat

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Sebaceous Glands

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Secrete sebum (oil) into the hair follicles where the hair shafts pass through the dermis

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Hair

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Compressed, keratinized cells that arise from hair follicles, which are sacs that enclose the hair fibers

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Nails

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Originate in the epidermis, Nails are found on the upper surfaces of the fingers and toes. The white area at the base of the nail is called the lunula

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Dermatitis

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Inflammation of the skin

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Dermatoconiosis

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Abnormal condition of the skin, caused by dust

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Dermatofibroma

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Fibrous tumor of the skin

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Hidradenitis

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Inflammation of the sweat gland

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Leiodermia

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Condition of smooth skin

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Leukoderma

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White patches caused by depigmentation

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Onychocryptosis

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Abnormal condition of a hidden nail (also called ingrown nail)

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Onychomalacia

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Softening of the nails

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Onychomycosis

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Abnormal condition of fungus in the nails

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Onychophagia

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Nail biting

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Pachyderma

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Thickening of the skin

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Paronychia

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Diseased state around the nail

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Seborrhea

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Discharge of sebum

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Trichomycosis

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Abnormal condition of fungus in the hair

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Xeroderma

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Dry skin (a mild form of a cutaneous disorder characterized by keratinization and non-inflammatory scaling)

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Abrasion

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Scraping away of skin by mechanical process or injury

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Abscess

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Localized collection of pus

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Acne

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Inflammatory disease of the skin involving the sebaceous glands and hair follicles

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Actinic Keratosis

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Precancerous skin condition of horny tissue formation that results from excessive exposure to sunlight. It may evolve into SCC

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Albinism

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Congenital hereditary condition characterized by partial or total lack of pigment in the skin, hair and eyes

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Basal Cell Carcinoma

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Epithelial tumor arising from the epidermis, common in individuals with excessive exposure to sunlight

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Candidiasis

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Infection of the skin, mouth or vagina caused by the yeast-type fungus, Candida albicans. C. albicans is usually present in the mucous membrane, but an overgrowth can cause infection

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Carbuncle

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Skin infection composed of a cluster of boils, usually caused by staph

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Cellulitis

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Inflammation of the skin and subcutaneous tissue caused by infection, characterized by redness, swelling and fever

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Contusion

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Injury with no break in the skin, characterized by pain, swelling and discoloration (bruise)

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Eczema

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Noninfectious, inflammatory skin disease characterized by redness, blisters, scabs and infection

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Fissure

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Slit- or cracklike sore in the skin

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Furuncle

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Painful skin node cause by staph bacteria in the hair follicle

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Gangrene

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Death of tissue caused by loss of blood supply, followed by bacterial invasion

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Herpes

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Inflammatory skin disease caused by the herpes virus that is characterized by small blister clusters

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Impetigo

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Superficial skin infection characterized by pustules and caused by either staph or strep

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Infection

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Invasion of pathogens in body tissues

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Kaposi Sarcoma

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Cancerous condition starting as purple or brown papules on the lower extremities that spreads through the skin to the lymph nodes and internal organs

Frequently seen with AIDS

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Laceration

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Torn, ragged-edged wound

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Lesion

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Any visible change in tissue resulting from injury or disease- it's a broad term that can include sores, wounds, ulcers and tumors

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MRSA Infection

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Invasion of body tissue by methicillin-resistant staph. It can produce skin and soft tissue infections, and fatal blood or pneumonia infections that can be fatal.

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Pediculosis

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Invasion into the skin and hair by lice

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Psoriasis

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Chronic skin condition producing red lesions covered in silvery scales

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Rosacea

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Chronic disorder of skin that produces erythema, papillose, pustules and broken blood vessels, occurring on the face

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Scabies

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Skin infection caused by the itch mite, characterized by papule eruptions that are caused by females burrowing into he outer layer of the skin and laying eggs- results in severe itching

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Scleroderma

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Disease characterized by chronic hardening of the connective tissue of the skin and other organs

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Squamous Cell Carcinoma

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Malignant growth that develops from scale-like epithelial tissue, that has significant potential for metastasis

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Systemic Lupus Erthematosus

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Chronic inflammatory disease involving skin, joints, kidneys and the nervous system. It is an autoimmune disease that is characterized by periods of remission and exacerbation

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Tinea

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Fungal infection of the skin

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Urticaria

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Itchy skin eruption composed of wheals of varying sizes and shapes.

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Vitiligo

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White patches on skin caused by the autoimmune destruction of melanocytes

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Biopsy

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The removal of living tissue from the body to be viewed under the microscope

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Dermatoautoplasty

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Surgical repair using one's own skin via a skin graft

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Dermatoheteroplasty

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Surgical repair using skin from another person

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Dermatome

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Instrument used to cut skin in thin slices to be used for skin grafts

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Dermatoplasty

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Surgical repair of the skin

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Onychectomy

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Excision of the nail

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Rhytidectomy

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Excision of wrinkles

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Rhytidoplasty

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Surgical repair of wrinkles

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Cauterization

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Destruction of tissue with hot or cold instrument, electric current or caustic substance

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Cryosurgery

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Destruction of tissue by using extreme cold, often by using liquid nitrogen

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Debridement

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Removal of contaminated or dead tissue and foreign matter from an open wound

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Dermabrasion

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Procedure to remove skin scars with abrasive material (such as sandpaper)

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Excision

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Removal by cutting

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Incision

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Surgical cut or wound produced by a sharp instrument

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Incision and Drainage

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Surgical cut made to allow the free flow or withdrawal of fluids from a lesion, wound or cavity

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Laser Surgery

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Procedure using an instrument that emits a high-powered beam of light, used to cut, burn, vaporize or destroy tissues

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Mohs Surgery

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Technique of microscopically controlled serial excisions of a skin cancer

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Suturing

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To stitch edges of a wound surgically

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Erythroderma

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Abnormal redness of the skin

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Hydodermic

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Pertaining to under the skin

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Intradermal

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Pertaining to within the skin

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Keratogenic

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Originating in horny tissue

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Necrosis

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Abnormal condition of cell death

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Percutaneous

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Pertaining to through the skin

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Staphylococcus

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Berry-shaped bacteria in graplike clusters that cause many skin diseases

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Streptococcus

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Berry shaped bacterium in twisted chains that cause many skin diseases

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Subcutaneous

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Pertaining to under the skin

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Epidermal

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Pertaining to upon the skin

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Transdermal

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Pertaining to through the skin

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Ungual

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Pertaining to the nail

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Xanthoderma

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Yellow skin

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Alopecia

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Loss of hair

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Bacteria

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Single-celled microorganisms that reproduce by cell division and may cause infection by invading body tissue

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Cicatrix

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Scar

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Cyst

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Closed sac containing fluid or semisolid material

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Cytomegalovirus

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Herpes-type virus that usually causes disease when the immune system is compromised

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Diaphoresis

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Sweating

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Ecchymosis

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Escape of blood into the skin, causing a small, flat purple or blue discoloration, which may occur when blood is withdrawn from a needle from the arm vein

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Edema

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Puffy swelling of tissue from the accumulation of fluid

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Erythema

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Redness

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Fungus

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Organism that feeds by absorbing organic molecules from its surroundings and may cause infection by invading body tissue.

Single-celled fungi reproduce by budding; multi-celled fungi reproduce by spore formation

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Induration

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Abnormal hard spots

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Jaundice

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Condition characterized by a yellow tinge to the skin

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Keloid

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Overgrowth of scar tissue

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Leukoplakia

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Condition characterized by white spots or patches on the mucous membrane, which may be precancerous

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Macule

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Flat, colored spot on the skin

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Nevus

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Circumscribed malformation of the skin, usually brown, black or flesh toned.

A congenital nevus is a birthmark

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Nodule

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Small, knoblike mass that can be felt by touch

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Pallor

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Paleness

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Papule

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Small, solid skin elevation

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Petechia

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Pinpoint skin hemorrhage

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Pressure Ulcer

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Erosion of the skin caused by prolonged pressure, often occurring in bedridden patients

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Pruritus

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Itching

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Purpura

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Small hemorrhages in the skin, giving a purple-red discoloration, associated with blood disorders or vascular abnormalities

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Pustule

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Elevation of skin containing pus

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Ulcer

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Erosion of the skin or mucous membrane

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Verruca

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Circumscribed cutaneous elevation caused by a virus (or a wart)

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Vesicle

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Small elevation of the epidermis containing liquid

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Virus

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Minute microorganism, characterized by lack of independent metabolism and the ability to replicate by living in host cells.

May cause infection by invading host tissues

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Wheal

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Transitory, itchy elevation of skin with a white center and a red surrounding area. A wheal is an individual urticaria lesion (or hive).