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Subcutaneous layer |
Layer of loose connective tissue immediately under the skin. It connects the skin to the surface muscles; contains blood vessels and fat; also called the hypodermis |
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Apidocytes |
Fat cells that make up most of the subcutaneous layer |
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Keratin |
Protein found in the hair or nails that promotes hardness. |
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Keratinocytes |
Cells found in the epidermal layer of the skin and assist in waterproofing the body. |
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Sebaceous glands |
Glands that secrete oil(sebum) into the hair follicle and onto the epidermis. |
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Cry/o |
Cold |
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Lip/o |
Fat |
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Py/o |
Pus |
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"An agent that promotes growth of hair" |
Trichogen |
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Biology is the study of |
Life |
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-malacia |
Softening |
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-rrhea |
Flowing, discharge |
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Pallor |
Abnormally pale skin coloration |
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Pruritic |
Pertaining to itching |
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Turgor |
State of fullness of the cells due to fluid absorption |
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Acne |
Inflammatory disease of sebaceous glands and hair follicles marked by papules (pimples) and pustules (pimples with pus) |
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Albinism |
A group of inherited disorders with the deficiency of pigment in the skin, hair, and eyes. |
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Carbuncle |
Collection of large localized abscesses usually arising in hair follicles and typically infected with staphylococcus bacteria |
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Cellulitis |
Inflammation of subcutaneous connective tissues |
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Rhytidectomy |
Surgical removal of wrinkles (facelift) |
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Term means "not requiring air" |
Anaerobic |
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Something that is not typical |
Atypical |
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Eschar means |
Blackened area of burned tissue |
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Profuse sweating is... |
Diaphoresis |
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Rhytid/o pertains to |
Wrinkle |
