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alopecia
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partial or complete loss of hair.
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cellulitis
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a diffuse, acute infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, characterized by localized heat, deep redness, pain, and swelling
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cerumen
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ear wax
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contusion
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an injury to a part of the body w/out a break in the skin
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curettage
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process of scraping material from the wall of a cavity or other surface for the purpose of removing abnormal tissue or unwanted material
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cyanosis
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a condition of a bluish discoloration of the skin
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cryosurgery
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a noninvasive treatment that uses subfreezing temperature to freeze and destroy the tissue.
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dermatitis
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inflammation of the skin
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dermatologist
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a physician who specializes in the treatment of diseases and disorders of the skin
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dermatology
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the study of skin
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diaphoresis
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the secretion of sweat
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ecchymosis
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a bluish black discoloration of an area of the skin or mucous membrane caused by an escape of blood into the tissues as a result of injury to the area; a bruise
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erythema
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redness of the skin due to capillary dilatation; blushing or sunburn
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exfoliation
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peeling or sloughing off of tissue cells, as in peeling of the skin after a severe sunburn
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hemangioma
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a benign tumor that consists of a mass of blood vessels and had a reddish purple color
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hirsutism
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excessive body hair in an adult male distribution patter, occuring in women
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histamine
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a substance, found in all cells, that is released in allergic, inflammatory reactions.
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hydrocele
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a collection of fluid located in the area of the scrotal sac in the male
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ichthyosis
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an inherited dermatological condition in which the skin is dry, hyperkeratotic, and fissured, resembling fish scales
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keratin
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a hard, fibrous protein that is found in the epidermis, hair, nails, enamel of the teeth, and horns of animals
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lesion
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any visable damage to the tissues of the skin, such as a wound, sore, rash, or boil
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onychophagia
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separation of a fingernail from its bed, beginning at the free margin.
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pachyderma
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abnormal thickening of the skin
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paronychia
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inflammatio of the fold of skin surrounding the fingernail
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petechiaa
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small, pinpoint hemorrhages of the skin
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pruritus
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itching
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purpura
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a group of bleeding disorders characterized by bleeding into the skin and mucous membranes;
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sebaceous cyst
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a cyst filled with a cheesy material composed of sebum and epithelial debris that has formed in the duct of a sebaceous gland
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seborrhea
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excessive secretion of sebum, resulting in excessive oiliness or dry scales
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xeroderma
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a chronic skin condition characterized by roughness and dryness
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abrasion
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a scraping or rubbing away of skin or mucous membrane as a result of frictio to the area
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abscess
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a localized collection of pus in any part of the body
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bedsore/pressure ulcer/ decubitus ulcer
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an inflammation, sore, ulcer in the skin over a bony prominence of the body, resulting from loss of blood supply and oxygen to the area due to prolonged pressure on the body part
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blister/vesicle
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a small thin walled skin lesion containing clear fluid
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bulla
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a large blister
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carbuncle
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a circumscribed inflammation of the skin and deeper tissues that contains pus, which eventually discharges to the skin surface
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comedo
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the typical lesion of acne vulgaris, caused by accumulation of keratin and sebum within the opening of a hair follicle (closed comedo=whitehead; open comedo=blackhead)
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cyst
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a closed sac or pouch in or within the skin that contains fluid, semifluid or solid material
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fistula
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an abnormal passageway between two tubular organs or from an organ to the body surface
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furuncle/boil
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a localized pus producing infection originating deep in a hair follicle
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hives/wheal/urticaria
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a circumscribed slightly elevated lesion of the skin that is paler in the center than its surrounding edges
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laceration
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a tear in the skin
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polyp
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a small stalklike growth that protrudes upward or outward from a mucous membrane surface, resembling a mushroom stalk
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acne vulgaris
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a common inflammatory disorder seen on the face, chest, back, and neck, and which appears as papules, pustules, and comedos; commonly known as acne
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albinism
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a condition characterized by absence of pigment in the skin, hair, and eyes
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carcinoma
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cancer
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basal cell carcinoma
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the most common malignant tumor of the epithelial tissue, occuring most often on areas of the skin that are exposed to the sun
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squamous cell carcinoma
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a malignancy of the squamous, or scalelike, cells of the epithelial tissue, which is a much faster growing cancer than basal cell carcinoma and which has a greater potential for metastasis if not treatedq
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eczema
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an acute or chronic inflammatory skin condition characterized by erythema, papules, vesicles, pustules, scales, crusts, or scabs, and is accompanied by intense itching
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gangrene
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tissue death due to the loss of adequate blood supply, invasion of bacteria, and subsequent decay of enzymes, especially proteins producing an offensive foul odor
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impetigo
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contagious superficial skin infection characterized by serous vesicles and pustules filled with millions of staphylococcus or streptococcus bacteria usually forming on the face
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kaposi's sarcoma
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rare malignant lesions that begin as soft purple brown nodules or plaques on the feet and gradually spread throughout the skin
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keloid
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an enlarged irregularly shaped and elevated scar that forms due to the presence of large amounts of collagen during the formaion of the scar
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malignant melanoma
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malignant skin tumor originating from melanocytes in preexixting nevi, freckles, or skin with pigment; darkly pigmented cancerous tumor
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nevus/mole
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a visual accumulation of melanocytes creating a flat or raised rounded macule or papule with definite borders
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onychocryptosis
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ingrown nail. the nail pierces the lateral fold of skin and grows into the dermis causing swelling and pain
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onychomycosis
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a fungal infection of the nails
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pediculosis
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a highly contagious parasitic infestation caused by blood-sucking lice.
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pilonidal cyst
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a closed sac located in the sacrococcygeal area of the back sometimes noted at birth as a dimple
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psoriasis
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a common noninfectious chronic disorder of the skin manifested by silvery white scarles over rounded raised reddened plaques producting itching
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scabies
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a highly contagious parasitic infestation caused by the human itch mite resulting in a rash pruritus and a feeling in the skin of something crawling
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scleroderma
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a gradual thickening of the dermis and swelling of the hands and feet to a state in which the skin is anchored to the underlyning tissue
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tinea
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more commonly known as ringworm a chronic fungal infection of the skin that is characterized by scaling itching and sometimes painful lesions. the lesions are named according to the body part affected.
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tinea capitus
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ringworm of the scalp is more common in children
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tinea corporis
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ringworm of the body is characterized by round patches with elevated red obrders of pustules, papules, or vesicles that affect the nonhairy skin of the body. the lesion actually looks like a circle and is raised
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tinea crurus
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ringworm of the groin is also known as jock itch
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tinea pedis
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ringworm of the foot is also known as athlete's foot
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warts/verruca vulgaris
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a benign, circumscribed, elevated skin lesion that results from hypertrophy of the epidermis; caused by the human papilloma virus.
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plantar warts
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occur either singly or in clusters on the sole of the foot. can be painful, causing individuals to feel as if they have a stone in their show. occur at points of pressure, such as over the metatarsal heads and the heel of the foot.
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venereal warts/condyloma acuminata
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transmitted via sexual contact and are found on the female genitalia, the penis, or the rectum. these warts develop near the mucous membrane/skin junctures on the prepuce of the penis or on the female vulva. the growths appear as small, soft, moist, pinkish or purplish projections and may appear singly or in clusters.
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seborrheic warts/seborrheic keratoses
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seen in the elderly population. benign, circumscribed, slightly raised lesions that occur on the face, neck, chest, or upper back and are often accompanied by itching. the lesions range from yellowish-tan to dark brown and are covered with either a greasy scale or a rough, dry scale depending on the location.
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cryosurgery
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a noninvasive treatment that uses subfreezing temperature to freeze and destroy the tissue
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debridement
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removal of debris, foreign objects, and damaged or necrotic tissue from a wound in order to prevent infection and to promote healing.
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dermabrasion
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removal of the epidermis and a portion of the dermis with sandpaper or brushes in order to eliminate superficial scars or unwanted tatoos.
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dermatoplasty
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skin transplantation to a body surface damaged by injury or disease
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electrodesiccation/fulguration
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a technique using an electrical spark to burn and destroy tissue; used primarily for the removal of surface lesions
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skin biopsy
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the removal of a small piece of tissue from skin lesions for the purpose of examining it under a microscope to confirm or establish a diagnosis
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Bx
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biopsy
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decub.
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decubitis (ulcer); bedsore
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ID
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intradermal
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I & D
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incision and drainage
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SC
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subcutaneous
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TENS
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transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
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ung
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ointment
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adip/o
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pertaining to fat
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ablin/o
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white
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caut/o
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burn
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cutane/o
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skin
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derm/o
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skin
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dermat/o
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skin
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erythr/o
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red
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hidr/o
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sweat
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hist/o
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tissue
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ichthy/o
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fish
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kerat/o
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hard, horny; also refers to cornea of the eye
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leuk/o
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white
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lip/o
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fat
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melan/o
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black
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myc/o
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fungus
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onych/o
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nails
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pil/o
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hair
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scler/o
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hard; also refers to sclera of the ey
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squam/o
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scales
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trich/o
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hair
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xanth/o
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yellow
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xer/o
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dryness
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