Medical Terminology-Chapter 4

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abrasion

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scraping away of the 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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a precancerous skin condition of horny tissue formation that results from excessive exposure to sunlight. It may evolve into a squamous cell carcinoma

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basal cell carcinoma (BCC)

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epithelial tumor arising from the epidermis. It seldom metastasizes but invades local tissue. Common in individuals who have had excessive sun exposure

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candidiasis

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an infection of the skin, mouth (thrush), or vagina caused by the yeast-type fungus. Candida is normally present in the mucous membranes, overgrowth causes an infection.

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carbuncle

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skin infection composed of a cluster of boils caused by staphylococcal bacteria

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cellulitis

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inflammation of the skin and subcutaneous tissue caused by infection, leading to 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 itching.

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fissure

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slit or crack like sore in the skin

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furuncle

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painful skin node caused by staphylococcal bacteria in a hair follicle

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gangrene

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death of tissue caused by loss of blood supply followed by bacterial invation

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herpes

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inflammatory skin disease caused by herpes virus characterized by small blisters in clusters. Many types of herpes exist. Simplex, Zoster, and shingles

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impetigo

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superficial skin infection characterized by pustules and caused by either staphylococci or streptococci

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Kaposi sarcoma

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a cancerous condition starting as purple or brown papules on the lower extremities that spreads thru the skin to the lymph nodes and internal organs, as 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 is a broad term that includes sores, wounds, ulcers, and tumors

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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 with silvery scales

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scabies

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skin infection caused by the itch mite, characterized by papule eruptions that are caused by the female burrowing in the outer layer of the skin and laying eggs. This condition is accompanied by severe itching

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scleroderma

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a disease characterized by chronic hardening (induration) of the connective tissue of the skin and other body organs

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shingles

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development of painful, inflamed blisters that follow the nerve routes, Caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox

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squamous cell carcinoma (SqCCa)

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a malignant growth that develops from scale like epithelial tissue. On the skin it appears as a firm red, painless bump. The most frequent cause is chronic exposure to sunlight.

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systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)

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a chronic inflammatory disease involving the skin, joints, kidneys, and nervous system. This autoimmune disease is characterized by periods of remission and exacerbations. it also may affect other organs

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tinea

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fungus infection of the skin

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urticaria

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an itching skin eruption composed of wheals of varying size and shape. It is usually related to an allergy.