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Integumentary System
Diagnostic, symptomatic, and related terms
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Biology
Graduate
06/13/2013

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Abrasion
Definition
Scraping away of the skin through mechanical process
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Abscess
Definition
Localized collection of pus at the site of an infection
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Alopecia
Definition
Partial or incomplete hair loss
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Cellulitus
Definition
Diffuse, acute infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
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Cholasma
Definition
Yellowish-brown pigmentary skin discoloration
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Debridement
Definition
Removeal of necrotized tissue from a wound by mechanical means
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Dermatomycosis
Definition
Infection of the skin caused by fungi
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Ecchymosis
Definition
Blueish-purple yellowish-green skin discolorations caused by escaped blood intothe tissues; a bruise
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Erythema
Definition
Redness of the skin caused by the swelling of the capillaries
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Eschar
Definition
Damaged tissue following a severe burn
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Icterus
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Jaundice
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Induration
Definition
Abnormal hard spots
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Keratosis
Definition
Thickened are of the epidermis or any horny growth on the skin (i.e. callous or wart)
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Lentigo
Definition
Small flat brown lesions, particularly on the face and arms, brought on by sun exposure (a mole)
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Pallor
Definition
Unnatural paleness or lack of color in the skin
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Petechia
Definition
Minute pinpoint hemorrhages under the skin
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Pruritus
Definition
intense itching
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Urticaria
Definition
Allergic reaction of the skin characterized by the eruption of pale red elevated patches called hives or wheals
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Verruca
Definition
Epidermal growth cused by a virus (wart)
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Vitiligo
Definition
Localized loss of skin pigmentation characterized by milky-white patches
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