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Dermatology
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study of skin is functions structures conditions diseases disorders and treatments
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cell
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the basic unit of living matter
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Mitosis
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process in which human tissues cells worksheet 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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sprayed 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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ethnic 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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contacts 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 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 joined to bone to assist movement
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striated muscle
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aka skeletal muscles are voluntary muscles attached to the bones and are knowingly controlled
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non striated 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 ribbing rolling wringing movement applied with pressure
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percussion
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aka Tapotement massage technique that involves sorry light tapping or slapping
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vibration
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massage technique that involves the use of the tips of the fingers to produce raps shaking movement
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integumentary system
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comprised of skin and it's layers serves as a protective covering
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protection
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guarding against the skins enemies such as UV reassures extreme weather conditions, bacterial infections and injury
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heat regulation
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maintaining a body temp of 98.6°Fahrenheit through the blood and excretion of presperation
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Absorption
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allows product to penetrate the skin to keep it supple and pliable which helps the skin to retain is stretch and or elasticity
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secretion
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when sebum an oily substance is delivered from sebaceous glands to provide moisture and maintain skins elasticity
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Epidermis
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aka Basal Layer is the outer most 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 epidermis known as horny layer
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stratum lucidum
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clear layer of epidermis just below the stratum corneum
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stratum granulosum
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granular like layer 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 feels tightly together
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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, corneum, cutis or true skin
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papillary layer
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louter most Layer of the dermis directly underneath the epidermis
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reticular layer
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deep Lauer of the derma located below the papillary layer that assist in supplying the skin with nutrients and oxygen
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subcutaneous 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 skins 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 produces 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 stich as albinism
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antiseptic
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prevents or reduces infection by eliminating or decreasing the growth of micro organisms it can be applied sagely to the skin to corner a superficial wound out assist in the removal of bacteria.
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disinfection
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to destroy microorganisms on nonporous surfaces and prevent infection the second level of infection control
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bactericidial
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product or item that is capable of destroying bacteria
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virucidal
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capable of destroying viruses
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fungicidal
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capable of destroying fungi
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tuberculocidal
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product that is able to kill the bacteria that causes tuberculosis
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sterilization
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chemical process that completely destroys all microbial life and Bayfield spots on nonporous surfaces the most effective highest level of infection control germ free
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herpes simplex
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commonly known as fever blister or a cold sore is a contagious skin disorder associated with a vital infection
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hiv
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blood borne pathogen that weakness the immune system by destroying the white blood cells, hiv,us the virus that can lead to aids
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Aids
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the final stage of HIV virus, which destroys the immune system
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MRSA methicillin resistant staphylococcus Aureus
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infection that is resistant to certain antibiotics commonly found on the skin and starts small red bumps
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hepatitis
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blood Bourne virus that can cause inflammation of the liver caused by infections of toxic agents and is characterized by jaundice fever lover enlargement and abdominal pain
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alternating current
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rapid interrupted electrical current that switches direction moving in one direction direction then changing to the opposite direction
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direct current DC
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electric current that flows in only one direction
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conductor
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any material that allows or supports the flow of electric current for example metal, chipper, and water are excellent conductors of electricity
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Volt
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unit for measuring the force or pressure of an electric current
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Ohm
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unit of measuring the resistance of an electric current
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immunity
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the bodies ability to g fight off infection or diseases
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acquired immunity
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getting a vaccination
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leukoderma
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skin disorder that is characterized by light patches, 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 irregularly shaped white patches Caused by the loss of pigment producing cells
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c hloasma
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also known as let spots or mouth patches are non elevated hyper pigment light to farm brown spa and scattered on hands arms and face
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Nevus
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birth mark on the skin characterized by small or large irregularly shaped marks or stains
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keratoma
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aka as calls or tyloma is a thickened or hardened area of skin by friction continual rubbing or pressure over the same part of skin
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