Skin Deep

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Abrasion

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injury in which superficial layers of skin are scraped

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Abscess

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localized collection of pus. Fluid may be described as caseous or cheese-like.

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Acne

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Skin inflammation caused by plugged sebaceous glands and comedone development from papules and pustules

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Acute Moist Dermatitis

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bacterial skin disease that is worsened by licking and scratching; also called hot spot

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Alopecia

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hair loss resulting in hairless patches or complete lack of hair

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Atopy

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hypersensitivity reaction in animals involving pruritus with secondary dermatitis; commonly called allergies or allergic dermatitis

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Bullae

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multiple contained skin elevations filled with fluid that are greater that 0.5cm in diameter

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Burn

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tissue injury caused by heat, flame, electricity, chemicals, or radiation

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Carbuncle

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cluster of furuncles

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Carcinoma

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malignant neoplasm of epithelial tissue

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Cellulitis

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inflammation of connective tissue

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Comedo

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blackhead or buildup of sebum and keratin in a pore

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Contusion

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injury that does not break the skin; characterized by pain, selling, and discoloration

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Crust

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collection of dried sebum and cellular debris

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Cyst

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closed sac or pouch containing fluid or semisolid material

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Dermatitis

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inflammation of the skin

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Contact Dermatitis

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inflammation of the skin caused by touching an irritant

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Dermatocellulitis

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inflammation of the skin and connective tissue

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Dermatomycosis

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abnormal skin condition caused by superficial fungus; also call dermatophytosis

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Dermatophytes

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superficial fungi that are found on the skin

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Dermatosis

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abnormal skin condition

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Discoid Lupus Erythematosus

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canine autoimmune disease in which the bridge of teh nose (and sometimes the face and lips) exhibit depigmentation, erythema, scaling, and erosion; abbreviated DLE

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Dyskeratosis

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abnormal alteration in keratinization

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Ecchymosis

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purplish nonelevated patch of bleeding into the skin; aslo called a bruise

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Ecthyma

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Skin infection with shallow eruptions caused by apox virus; also known as soremouth

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Eczema

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general term for inflammatory skin disease characterized by erythema, papules, vesicles, crusts, and scabs either alone or in combination

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Eosinophilic granuloma complex

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collective name for autoimmune lesion of eosinophilic ulcer, eosinophilic plaque, and linear granuloma found in cats and rarely in dogs. Affects the skin, mucocutaneous junctions, and oral mucosa of cats, involving raised ulcerated plaques.

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Erythema

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skin redness

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Erythematous

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pertaining to redness

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Erythroderma

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abnormal redness of skin occurring over a widespread area

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Exanthema

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cutaneous rash caused by fever or disease

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Excoriation

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skin surface injury cause by self-trauma

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Feline miliary dermatitis

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skin disease of cats in which multiple crusts and bumps are present predominantly on the dorsum; the disease can be associated with many causes.

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Fissure

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crack-like sore

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Fistula

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abnormal passage from an internal organ to the body surface or between two internal organs

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Flea Allergy Dermatitis

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inflammation of the skin caused by an allergic reaction to flea saliva; abbreviated FAD

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Allergen

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substance that produces an allergic response

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Footrot

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bacterial hoof disease that spreads from the interdigital skin to the deeper foot structures

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Frostbite

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tissue damage caused by extreme cold or contact with chemicals with extreme temperature

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Furuncle

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localized skin infection in a gland or hair follicle; also called a boil

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Furunculosis

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the abnormal condition of persistent boils over a period of time

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Gangrene

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necrosis associated with loss or circulation

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Necrosis

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condition of dead tissue

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Putrefaction

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Decay that produces a foul smell

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Granuloma

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small area of healing tissue

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Hemangioma

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benign tumor composed of newly formed blood vessels

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Hyperkeratosis

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abnormal condition of increased growth of the horny layer of the skin; also call acanthokeratodermia

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Infestations

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occupation and dwelling of a parasite on the external surface of tissue

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Louse

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wingless parasitic insect; plural is lice

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Pediculosis

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lice infection

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Mite

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an insect with a hard exoskeleton and paired, jointed legs

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Mange

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common term for skin disease caused by mites

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Chiggers

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infestation by mite larvae that results in severe pruritus

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Acariasis

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an infestation with ticks or mites

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Maggots

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insect larvae found especially in dead or decaying tissue

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Myiasis

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infestation by fly larvae

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Keratosis

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abnormal condition of epidermal overgrowth and thickening

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Laceration

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accidental cut into the skin

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Lesion

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pathologic change of tissue; used to describe abnormalities in many location

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Lipoma

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benign growth of fat cells; also called fatty tumor; commonly seen in older dogs

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Macule

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flat, discolored lesion less than 1cm in diameter

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Melanoma

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tumor or growth of pigmented skin cells

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Nodule

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Small knot protruding above the skin

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Onychomycosis

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superficial fungal infection of the claw

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Pallor

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skin paleness

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Papilloma

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benign epithelial growth that is lobed

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Papule

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small, raised skin lesion less than 0.5cm in diameter

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Parakeratosis

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lesion characterized by thick scales, cracking, and red raw surface caused by the persistence of keratinocyte nuclei in the horny layer of skin

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Paronychia

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bacterial or viral infection of the claw

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Patch

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localized skin color change greater than 1cm in diameter

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Pemphigus

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group of immune mediated skin diseases characterized by vesicles, bullae, and ulcers

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Petechiae

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small, pinpoint hemorrhages

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Plaque

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solid raised lesion greater than 0.5cm in diameter

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Pododermatitis

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foot infection in animals, particularly birds, small mammals, or rodents; also called bumblefoot or sore hocks

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Polyp

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growth from mucous membranes

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Pruritus

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itching

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purpura

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condition characterized by hemorrhage into the skin that caused bruising. The two types are ecchymosis and petechiae

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Pustule

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small, circumscribed, pus-filled skin elevation

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Circumscribed

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contained in a limited area

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Pyoderma

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skin disease containing pus

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Pus

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an inflammatory product made up of leukocytes, cell debris, and fluid

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Purulent

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containing or producing pus

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Sarcoma

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malignant neoplasm of soft tissue arising from connective tissue

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Scale

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flake

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Scar

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mark left by a healing lesion where excess collagen was produced to replace injured tissue; also call cicatrix or cicatrices

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Sebaceous cyst

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closed sac of yellow fatty material

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Seborrhea

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skin condition characterized by overproduction of sebum

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Skin Tag

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small growth that hangs from the body by stalks

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Ulcer

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erosion of skin or mucous membrane

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Decubital Ulcers

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erosions of skin or mucous membranes as a result of prolonged pressure; also called bedsores

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Urticaria

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localized areas of swelling that itch; also called hives

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Verrucae

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warts

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Vesicle

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contained skin elevation filled with fluid that is greater than 0.5cm in diameter; also called a blister, bulla, or bleb

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Wheal

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smooth, slightly raised swollen area that itches

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Cauterization

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destruction of tissue using electric current, heat, or chemicals

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Cryosurgery

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destruction of tissue using extreme cold

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Debridement

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removal of tissue and foreign material to aid healing

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Lance

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to open or pierce with a lancet to allow drainage

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Laser

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device that transfers light into an intense beam for various purposes; acronym for light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation

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biopsy

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DLE

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discoid lupus erythematosus

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FAD

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flea allery dermatitis

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PPD

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purified protein derivative

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SLE

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systemic lupus erythematosus