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Dermatology |
The study of skin |
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Sebaceous cyst |
Pocket of sebaceous material starting at gland site. |
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Abcess |
Localized collection of pus |
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Atopy |
Hypersensitivity reaction involving pruritis- allergy “ allergic dermiatitis |
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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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Ulcer |
Erosion of skin |
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Dermatitis |
Skin inflammation |
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Pruritus |
Itching |
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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 secretions in the 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 of coat. |
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Secondary |
Wool hairs or undercoat soft thin wavy , Denser, for warmth |
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Tactile |
Thicker longer and mostly around the face. Grow from the superficial muscle layer and aid in sensation. Cat whiskers are tactile also, termed vibrissae. |
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Functions of the skin |
Regulates body tempature ( hot/cold) Pain sensation, produces vitamin D, secretes and excretes several substances through various types of skin glands |
