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Dermatology |
The study of the skin |
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Sebaceous cyst |
Pocket of sebaceous material starting at gland site |
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Abscess |
Localized collection of pus |
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Atopy |
Hypersensitive reaction involving pruritus -allergy “allergic dermatitis” |
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Acute moist dermatitis (hotspot) |
Bacterial infection of skin |
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Lesion |
Change in tissue |
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Hematoma |
Collection of blood under the skin (or bruise) |
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Ulser |
Erosion of skin |
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Dermatitis |
Skin inflammation |
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Pruritus |
Itching [note spelling!] |
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Erythema |
Redness |
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Abrasion |
Scrape |
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Lipoma |
Fatty tumour |
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Febrile |
Fever |
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Adipose |
Fat (fatty tissue) |
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Cerumen |
Yellowish, waxy secretion in ears |
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Alopecia |
Lack of hair |
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Furuncle |
Localized skin infection in a gland or hair follicle (also called a boil) |
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Three types of hair |
Primary- guard hairs, or topcoat. They are stiff and smooth. Aid with keeping water out if coat. Secondary- wool hairs, or undercoat. Soft, thin, wavy. Denser. For warmth. Tactile- thicker, longer and mostly around face. Grow from the superficial muscle layer and aid in sensation. Cat whiskers are tactile hairs; also, termed vibrissae. |
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Functions of the skin |
-regulate body temperature (hot/cold) -pain sensation -produces vitamin d -secretes and excretes several substances through various types of skin glands |
