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05/23/2012

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albinism
Definition
genetic condition characterized by a defficiency or the absence of pigment in hair, skin,, and irises of the eye
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alopecia
Definition
partial or complete hair losshyt56
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blepharoplasty
Definition
(lid lift) surgical reduction of the upper and lower eyelids by removing excess fat
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bulla
Definition
large blister that is usually more than 0.5cm in diameter
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carbuncle
Definition
cluster of connected boils
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cellulitis
Definition
an acute, rapidly spreading infection within the tissue characterized by malaise swelling warmth and red streaks
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chloasma
Definition
(melasma, mask of pregnancy) pigmentation disorder characterized by brownish spots on face
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cicatrix
Definition
normal scar resulting from the healing of a wound
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comedo
Definition
non infected lesion formed by the buildup of sebum and keratin in hair follicle
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debridement
Definition
removal of dirt, foreign objects, damage tissue
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dermatitis
Definition
inflammation of the skin
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diaphoresis
Definition
profuse sweating
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dysplastic nevi
Definition
atypical moles that can develop into skin cancer
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ecchymosis
Definition
(bruise) bleeding under skin
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eczema
Definition
recurring dermatitis redness, itching dryness
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erythema
Definition
redness of skin due to capillary dilation
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erythroderma
Definition
abnormal redness of the entire skin
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exfolative dermatitis
Definition
condition which there is a widespread scaling of the skin
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folliculitis
Definition
inflammation of hair follicles
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granuloma
Definition
describe small, knot-like swellings of granulation tissue in epidermis
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hematoma
Definition
clotted blood trapped in tissue
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hirsutism
Definition
excessive body hair in women
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ichthyosis
Definition
group of hereditary disorders characterized by dry, thickened scaly skin
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impetigo
Definition
highly contagious bacterial skin infection that commonly occurs in children
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keloid
Definition
abnormally raised or thickened scare that extends past boundaries of incision
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keratosis
Definition
any skin growth, wart-like over growth and thickening of skin
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koilonychia
Definition
malformation of nails like a spoon
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lipedema
Definition
chronic abnormal condition accumulation of fat and fluid tissues under skin
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lupuserthematosus
Definition
autoimmune disorder red scaly rash on face and upper trunk
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macule
Definition
discolored flat spot less than 1cm in diameter
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malignant melanoma
Definition
type of skin cancer that occurs in melanocytes
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miliaria
Definition
heat rash
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necrotizing fascitis
Definition
severe infection caused by Group A strep bacteria
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onychocryptosis
Definition
ingrown toenail
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onychomycosis
Definition
fungal infection of nails
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papilloma
Definition
benign, superficial wart-like growth on epithelial tissue
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papule
Definition
small raised red lesion that is less than 0.5 cm, does not contain pus
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paronychia
Definition
acute or chronic infection of the skin around a nail
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pediculosis
Definition
infestation with lice
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petechiae
Definition
very small pinpoint hemorrhages less than 2mm in diameter
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pruritus
Definition
itching
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psoriasis
Definition
flareups red papules covered with silvery scales on elbows, knees, and scalp or back
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pupura
Definition
multiple purple discoloration or skin caused by bleeding underneath
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purulent
Definition
producing pus
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rhytidectomy
Definition
surgical removal of excess skin around face
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rosacea
Definition
adult acne
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scabies
Definition
skin infection caused by itch mite
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scleroderma
Definition
autoimmune disorder where connective tissue becomes thick or hard
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seborrhea
Definition
over activity of sebaceous glands- too much sebum
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squamos cell carcinoma
Definition
malignant tumor of the scaly squamous cells of the epithelium; can spread quickly to other body systems
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strawberry hemangioma
Definition
soft, raised dark-reddish-purple birth mark
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tinea
Definition
fungal infection that can grow on skin, hair, and nails
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urticaria
Definition
(hives) itchy wheals caused by allergic reaction
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verrucae
Definition
small, hard skin lesions caused by HPV
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vitiligo
Definition
skin condition resulting from destruction of the melanocytes due to unknown causes
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wheal
Definition
(welt) small bump that itches
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xeroderma
Definition
excessively dry skin
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bi/o
Definition
pertaining to life
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derm/o, dermat/o
Definition
skin
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erythr/o
Definition
red
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hidr/o
Definition
sweat
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hirsut/o
Definition
hairy
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kerat/o
Definition
hard or horny
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lip/o
Definition
fat
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melan/o
Definition
black
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myc/o
Definition
fungus
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onych/o
Definition
fingernail or toenail
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pedicul/o
Definition
lice
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rhytid/o
Definition
wrinkles
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seb/o
Definition
sebum
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urtic/o
Definition
rash
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xer/o
Definition
dry
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cutaneous
Definition
relating to the skin
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epidermis
Definition
outer most layer of skin
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collagen
Definition
glue
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histamine
Definition
released in response to allergens
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albinism
Definition
genetic condition characterized by a deficiency or the absence of pigment in skin, hair and irises of the eyes
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clubbing
Definition
abnormal curving of the nails, accompanied by enlargement of fingertips
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acne vulgaris
Definition
(acne) chronic inflammatory disease characterized by pustular eruptions of the skin caused by overproduction of sebum (oil)
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cosmetic or plastic surgeon
Definition
physician who specializes in surgical restoration and reconstruction of body structures
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lunula
Definition
pale half-moon shaped region at every nail root that is generally most easily seen in the thumb
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unguis
Definition
(fingernail or toenail) keratin plate protecting the dorsal surface of last bone of each finger and toe
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cellulite
Definition
deposits of dimpled fat
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pruitus
Definition
(itching) associated with most forms of dermatitis
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nodule
Definition
solid, raised skin lesion that is larger than 0.5cm in diameter and deeper than a papule
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macule
Definition
discolored, flat spot that is less than 1cm in diameter (freckles or flat moles)
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crust/scab
Definition
collection of dried serum and cellular debiis
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contusim
Definition
injury to underlying tissues without breaking skin and discoloration and pain
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furuncles/boils
Definition
large, tender, swollen areas caused by staph infection around hair follicles or sebaceous glands
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gangrene
Definition
tissue (death) commonly caused by a loss of circulation to affected area
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lipoma
Definition
benign, slow-growing fatty tumor located between the skin and muscle layer
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keloid
Definition
abnormally raised or thickened scar that expands beyond the boundaries of the incision
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granuloma
Definition
small, knot-like swellings of granulation tissue in the epidermis
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granulation tissue
Definition
tissue that forms during the healing of a wound
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callus
Definition
thickening part of the skin on hands or feet caused by repeat rubbing
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polyp
Definition
mushroom like growth from the surface of a mucous membrane (such as nose)
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actinic keratosis
Definition
precancerous skin growth that occurs on sun-damaged skin
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nevi
Definition
(moles) small, dark skin growth that develop from melanocytes in skin
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basal cell carcinoma
Definition
malignant tumor of the basal cell layer of the epidermis
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papilloma
Definition
benign, wart-like growth on the epithelial tissue or elsewhere in the body such as bladder
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burn
Definition
an injury to the body tissues caused by heat, flame
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biopsy
Definition
removal of small piece of living tissue for examination
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incisional biopsy
Definition
a piece but not all of the tumor or lesion is removed
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needle biopsy
Definition
a hollow needle is used to remove a core of tissue
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exfoliate
Definition
remove a specimen in flakes or scales
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cauterization
Definition
destruction of tissue by burning
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curettage
Definition
removal of material from surface by scraping
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cryo surgery
Definition
destruction or eliminating abnormal tissue cells
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chemabrasion
Definition
(chemical peel) chemicals to remove outer layer of skin
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mohs surgery
Definition
a technique used to treat skin cancer
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needle biopsy
Definition
a hallow needle is used to remove a core of the tissue
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botox
Definition
formulation of botulinum toxin type A
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blepharoplasty
Definition
(lid lift) surgical reduction of the upper and lower eyelids by removing excess fat
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collagen replacement therapy
Definition
form of soft-tissue augmentation used to soften facial lines or scars or to make lips appear fuller
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