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Med. Term. Pathology
Integumentary System
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Medical
11th Grade
09/20/2011

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Term
fluid filled sac under the skin
Definition
cyst
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crack-like lession or groove on the skin
Definition
Fissure
Term
A torn or jagged wound, incorrectly used to describe a cut
Definition
laceration
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flat discolored area that is flush with the skins surface

EX: freckles or birthmarks

Definition
macule
Term
firm solid mass of cells in the skin larger than 0.5 cm in diameter
Definition
nodule
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small solid circular spot on the surface of the skin that is smaller than 0.5 cm in diameter
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papule
Term
raised spot on the skin containing pus
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pustule
Term
open sore or lession in skin or mucus membrane
Definition
ulcer
Term
a blister, small fluid filled raised spot on the skin
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vesicle
Term
a small round swollen area in the skin, typically seen in allergic reactions. Skin reactions such as hives usually followed by urticaria
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wheal
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a collection of pus in the skin
Definition
abscesses
Term
inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands & hair follicles resulting in papules and pustules
Definition
acne
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