Skin.

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Dermatology

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Study of the skin, its functions, structures, conditions, diseases / disorders and treatments.

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Cell

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The basic units of all living matter.

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Mitosis

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Process in which human tissue cells reproduce by dividing in half, creating two daughter cells.

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Tissues

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Group of similar cells that perform specific functions.

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Organs

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Separate body structures composed of multiple tissues that each perform specific functions.

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Skeletal System

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Physical foundation of the body, composed of 206 bones.

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Ethmoid Bone

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Spongy bone between both eye sockets that forms part of the nasal cavity.

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Muscular System

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Contracts and moves various parts of the body and supports the skeletal system.

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Myology

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Study of muscles - their structure, functions and diseases.

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Origin

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Place where a muscle attaches to a non-moving section of the bone.

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Belly

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The middle part of the muscle.

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Insertion

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Portion of the muscle to joined to bone to assist movement.

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Straited Muscle

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Aka- skeletal muscles, are voluntary muscles attached to the bones and are knowingly controlled.

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Non-straited Muscles

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Involuntary muscle that is smooth and not marked with lines.

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Effleurage

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Massage technique that involves gliding, stroking or circular movements, utilizing a light, slow consistent motion with either light or no pressure.

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Petrissage

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Massage technique that involves kneading, lifting or grasping movement.

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Friction

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Massage technique that involves deep rubbing, rolling or wringing movement applied with pressure, forcing one layer of tissue to press against another layer, therefore flattening or stretching that tissue.

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Percussion

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Aka-tapotement, massage technique that involves short, light tapping or slapping movements.

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Vibration

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Massage technique that involves the use of the tips of the fingers to produce a rapid shaking movement.

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Integumentary System

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Comprised of skin and its layers; serves as a protective covering.

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Protection

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Guarding against the skin's enemies,such as UV rays, extreme weather conditions, bacterial infections and injury.

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Heat Regulation

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Maintaining a body temperature of 98.6° Fahrenheit through the blood and excretion of perspiration.

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Absorption

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Allows products to penetrate the skin to keep it supple and pliable, which helps the skin to retain its stretch and/or elasticity.

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Secretion

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When sebum, an oily substance, is delivered from the sebaceous glands to provide moisture and maintain skin's elasticity.

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Excretion

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Accomplished when the sweat glands disburse perspiration; this maintains a healthy temperature by cooling the body.

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Sensation

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Nerve ending that are stimulated through touch, heat, cold, pressure and pain receptors.

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Epidermis

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Aka-basal layer, is the outermost layer of the skin, containing many small nerve endings, but no blood vessels.

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Stratum Corneum

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Outermost layer of the epidermis, known as the horny layer.

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Stratum Lucidum

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Clear layer of the epidermis just below the Stratum Corneum.

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Stratum Granulosum

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Granular-like of the epidermis located between the Stratum Lucidum and Stratum Spinosum.

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Stratum Spinosum

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Layer where the cells develop tiny spines that assist in binding all cells tightly together.

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Stratum Germinativum

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Deepest / innermost layer of the epidermis, known as the basal cell layer.

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Dermis

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The underlying or inner layer of the skin directly below the epidermis, also known as derma, corium, cutis or true skin.

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Papillary Layer

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Outermost layer of the dermis, directly underneath the epidermis.

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Reticular Layer

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Deeper layer of the derma located below the papillary layer, that assists in supplying the skin with nutrients and oxygen.

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Sebeutaceuos Tissue

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Fatty tissue found beneath the dermis.

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Duct Gland

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Secretes waste from the body and deposits it on the skin's surface; located within the dermis.

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Sudoriferous

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Aka-sweat glands, consist of tube-like ducts that begin in the dermis and extend into the epidermis by attaching themselves to hair follicles.

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Sebaceous Gland

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Sac-like duct gland attached to the hair follicles that produce sebum.

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Sebum

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Oily substance that lubricates the skin or scalp and is secreted from the sebaceous glands.

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Albinism

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Rare, congenital skin disorder characterized by a total or partial lack of melanin in the body.

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Leukoderma

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Skin disorder that is characterized by light patches (hypopigmentation); can be caused by a burn or congenital disease, such as albinism.

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Vitiligo

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Inherited skin disorder producing smooth, irregular-shaped white patches, caused by the loss of pigment producing cells.

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Chloasma

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Aka- liver spots or moth patches, are non-related, hyperpigmented, light to dark brown spots and scattered on hands, arms or face.

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Nevus

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Birthmark on the skin, characterized by small or large irregular-shaped marks or stains.

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Keratoma

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Aka- callus or tyloma, is a thickened or hardened area of the skin caused by friction, continual rubbing, or pressure over the same part of skin.

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Verruca

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The medical term for a wart, characterized by a hard, rough, red or flesh-colored bump that is commonly found on hands or feet.

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Mole

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Small flat or raised pigmented spot on the surface of the skin, ranging in color from light to dark brown.

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Milia

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Small, white, keratin-filled bumps or cysts that are enclosed within the epidermis with no visible opening; commonly found around the eyes, cheeks and/or forehead.

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Comedo

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Skin lesion containing masses of sebum trapped in the hair follicle; two types of comedones are open comedones (blackheads) and closed comedones (whiteheads).

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Acne

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Chronic inflammation of the sebaceous glands.

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Rosacea

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Chronic skin disorder of the face with red inflamed areas appearing mostly on the nose and cheeks.

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Bromhidrosis

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Foul-smelling perspiration.

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Hyperhidrosis

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An over-abundance of perspiration due to an overactive sudoriferous gland.

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Anhidrosis

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Lack of perspiration due to an underactive sudoriferous gland.

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Miliaria Rubra

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Aka-heat rash or prickly heat, is a rash of tiny, red raised spots appearing on the skin, accompanied by burning and itching.

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Dermatitis

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Inflammation of the skin from any cause, resulting in a range of symptoms , such as redness, swelling, itching, or blistering.

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Dermatitis Venenata

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Aka- contact dermatitis, is an allergic reaction caused by the skin's sensitivity to the exposure or use of a certain product.

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Eczema

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Painful, itchy and non-contagious skin inflammation, which can have the appearance of either dry or moist lesions.