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19 Cards in this Set
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Squamous Epithelium |
Ex. Epidermis (flat, plate-like cells) |
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Keratin |
Protein is one of a family of fibrous structural proteins. It is the key structural material in making up hair, horns, claws, hooves |
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Melanin |
Is a substance that gives skin and hair colour |
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Sebaceous |
Secrete an oily substance |
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Seborrhea |
Oily discharge |
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Trichology |
Is the branch of dermatology that deals with the scientific study of the health of hair and scalp |
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Incision |
Cut into |
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Excision |
Cut out |
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Abrasion |
Injury to the superficial layers of skin |
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Abscess |
Collection of pus |
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Cellulitis |
Inflammation of connective tissue |
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Contusion |
Injury that does not break the skin |
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Fissure |
A narrow opening or crack of considerable length and depth usually occurring from some breaking or parting |
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Flea allergy dermatitis |
Most common skin disease. Affected animals develop allergic reactions to chemicals in flea saliva |
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Lesion |
A region in an organ or tissue that has suffered damage through injury or disease, such as a wound, ulcer, abscess, tumour |
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Lipoma |
A benign tumour made of fat tissue |
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Pruritus |
Itching |
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Pyoderma |
Any skin disease that is pyogenic (has pus) |
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Ulcer |
Erosion of skin or mucous membrane |
