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a scraping or rubbing away of skin or mucous membrane as a result of friction to the area
ah-BRAY-zhun |
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a localized collection of pus in any part of the body
AB-sess |
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an individual with a marked deficiency of pigment in the eyes, hair, and skin
al-BYE-noh |
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partial or complete loss of hair. May result from normal aging, a reaction to a medication such as anticancer medications, an endocrine disorder, or some skin disease
al-oh-PEE-she-ah |
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the surgical removal of a part of the body or a limb or a part of a limb; performed to trat recurrent infections or gangrene of a limb
am-pew-TAY-shun |
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the deepest of the five layers of the epidermis
BAY-sal layer |
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| an open comedo, caused by accumulation of keratin and sebum within the opening of a hair follicle |
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| a small thin-walled skin lesion containing clear fluid; a vesicle |
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| a localized pus-producing infection originating deep in a hair follicle; a furuncle |
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| a bluish-black discoloration of an area of the skin or mucous membrane caused by an escape of blood into the tissues as a result of an injury to the area, see ecchymosis |
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a circumscribed inflammation of the skin and deeper tissues that contains pus, which eventually dischargees to the skin surface
CAR-bung-kl |
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a diffuse acute infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, characterized by localized heat, deep redness, pain, and swelling
sell-you-LYE-tis |
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a modified sweat gland that lubricates the skin of the ear canal with a yellowish-brown waxy substance called cerumen (or ear wax)
seh-ROO mih-nus gland |
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a scar; the pale, firm tissue that forms in the healing of a wound
SIK-ah-trix or sik-AY-trix |
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confined to a limited space or well-defined area (as if a circle were drawn around it)
SIR-kum-skrybd |
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the protein substance that forms the glistening inelastic fibers of connective tissue such as tendons, ligaments, and fascia
KOL-ah-jen |
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the typical lesion of acne vulgaris, caused by accumulation of keratin and sebum within the opening of a hair follicle (closed comedo = whitehead; open comedo = blackhead)
KOM_ee-doh |
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an injury to a part of the body without a break in the skin
kon-TOO-zhun |
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the dermis, the layer of the skin just under the epidermis
KOH-ree-um |
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a noninvasive treatment that uses subfreezing temperature to freeze and destroy the tissue. coolants such as liquid nitrogen are used in the metal probe
cry-oh-SER-jer-ee |
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the process of scraping material from the wall of a cavity or other surface for the purpose of removing abnormal tissue or unwanted material
koo-reh-TAZH |
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the skin, see integument
kew-TAY-nee-us |
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a fold of skin that covers the root of the fingernail or toenail
KEW-tikl |
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a condition of a bluish discoloration of the skin
sigh-ah-NOH-sis |
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a closed sac or pouch in or within the skin that contains fluid, semifluid, or solid material
SIST |
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removal of debris, foreign objects, and damaged or necrotic tissue from a wound in order to prevent infection and to promote healing
day-breed-MON |
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inflammation of the skin
der-mah-TYE-tis |
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a physician who specializes in the treatment of diseases and disorders of the skin
der-mah-TALL-oh-jist |
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the study of the skin
der-mah-TALL-oh-jee |
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the layer of skin immediately beneath the epidermis, the corium
DER-mis |
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a bluish-black discoloration of an area of the skin or mucous membrane caused by an escape of blood into the tissues as a result of injury to the area; also known as a bruise or a black-and-blue mark
ek-ih-MOH-sis |
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a technique that uses an electrical spark to burn and destroy tissue; used primarily for the removal of surface lesions
ee-lek-troh-des-ih-KAY-shun |
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the outermost layer of the skin
ep-ih-DER-mis |
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a cyst filled with cheesy material composed of sebum and epithelial debris that has formed in the duct of a sebaceous gland; also known as a sebaceous cyst
ep-ih-DER-moid |
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the tissue that covers the internal and external surfaces of the body
ep-ih-THEE-lee-um |
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redness of the skin due to capillary dilation. an example of erythema is nervous blushing or a mild sunburn
eh-rih-THEE-mah |
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an abnormal increase in the number of red blood cells; polycythemia vera
er-rih-THREE-mee-ah |
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see erythema
eh-rith-roh-DER-mah |
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an injury to the surface of the skin caused by trauma, such as scratching or abrasions
eks-koh-ree-AY-shun |
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peeling or sloughing off of tissue cells, as in peeling of the skin after a severe sunburn
eks-foh-lee-AY--shun |
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a cracklike sore or groove in the skin or mucous membrane
FISH-er |
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an abnormal passageway between two tubular organs (e.g., rectum and vagina) or from an organ to the body surface
FISS-tyoo-lah |
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a localized pus-producing infection originating deep in a hair follicle; a boil
FOO-rung-kl |
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death of tissue, most often involving the extremities. usually the result of ischemia (loss of blood supply to an area), bacterial invasion, and subsequent putrefaction (decaying) of the tissue
GANG-green |
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the tiny tube within the dermis that contains the root of a hair shaft
FALL-ikl |
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| the portion of a strand of hair that is embedded in the fair follicle |
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| the visible part of the hair |
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a benign tumor that consists of a mass of blood vessels and has a reddish-purple color
hee-man-jee OH-mah |
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a natural anticoagulant substance produced by the body tissues; heparin is also produced in laboratories for therapeutic use a heparin sodium
HEP-er-in |
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excessive body hair in an adult male distribution pattern, occurring in women
HUR-soot-izm |
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a substance (found in all cells) that is released in allergic inflammatory reactions
HISS-tah-min or HISS_tah-meen |
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macrophage; a large phagocytic cell occurring in the walls of blood vessels and loose connective tissue
HISS-tee-oh-sight |
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| circumscribed, slightly elevated lesions of the skin that are paler in the center than its surrounding edges; see wheal |
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a collection of fluid located in the area of the scrotal sac in the male
HIGH-droh-seel |
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an inherited dermatological condition in which the skin is dry, hyperkeratotic (hardened), and fissured - resembling fish scales
ik-thee-OH-sis |
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the skin, see cutaneous membrane
in-TEG-you-ment |
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the body system consisting of the skin, hair, nails, sweat glands, and sebaceous glands
in-teg-you-MEN-tah-ree SIS-tem |
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a hard fibrous protein found in the epidermis, hair, nails, enamel of the teeth, and horns of animals
KAIR-ah-tin |
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an agent used to break down or loosen the horny (hardened) layer of the skin
KAIR-ah-toh-LIT-ic |
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a tear in the skin
lass-er-AY-shun |
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soft, very fine hair that covers the body of the developing fetus; this hairy coating is almost completely gone by birth
lan-NOO-go |
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any visible damage to the tissues of the skin, such as a wound, sore, rash, or boil
LEE-zhun |
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the crescent-shaped pale area at the base of the fingernail or toenail
LOO-noo-lah |
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a large phagocytic cell, see histiocyte
MACK-roh-fayj |
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a small, flat discoloration of the skin that is neither raised nor depressed
MACK-yool |
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| a cell (found in connective tissue) that contains heparin and histamine, these substances are released from the mast cell in response to injury and infection |
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a black or dark pigment (produced by melanocytes within the epidermis) that contribues color to the skin and kelps to filter ultraviolet light
MEL-an-in |
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cells responsible for producing melanin
MEL-an-oh-sights or mel-AN-oh-sights |
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| the visible part of the nail |
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a small, circumscribed swelling protruding above the skin
NOD-yool |
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| one of the many small glands located in the dermis; its secretions provide oil to the hair and surrounding skin; see sebaceous gland |
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separation of a fingernail from its bed, beginning at the free margin. this condition is associated with dermatitis of the hand, psoriasis, and fungal infections
on-ih-CALL-ih-sis |
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any fungal infection of the nails
on-ih-koh-my-KOH-sis |
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the habit of biting the nails
on-ih-koh-FAY-jee-ah |
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abnormal thickening of the skin
pak-ee-DER-mah |
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a small, solid, circumscribed elevation on the skin
PAP-yool |
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inflammation fo the fold of skin surrounding the fingernail; also called runaround
par-oh-NIK-ee-ah |
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infestation with lice
pee-dik-you-LOH-sis |
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| the clear, watery fluid produced by the seat glands; see sweat |
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small, pinpoint hemorrhages of the skin
pee-TEE-kee-ah |
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| a papule or pustule of the skin |
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a small, stalklike growth that protrudes upward or outward from a mucous membrane surface, resembling a mushroom stalk
PAL-ip |
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| openings of the skin through which substances such as water, salts, and some fatty substances are excreted |
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| an inflammation, sore, or ulcer in the skin over a bony prominence of the body, resulting from loss of blood supply and oxygen to the area due to prolonged pressure on the body part; also known as decubitis ulcer or pressure sore |
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| a group of bleeding disorders characterized by bleeding into the skin and mucous membranes; small, pinpoint hemorrhages are known as petechia and larger hemmorrhagic area are known as ecchymoses or bruises |
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a small elevation of the skin filled with pus; a small abscess
PUS-tool |
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| thin flakes of hardened epithelium shed from the epidermis |
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a cyst filled with a cheesy material consisting of sebum and epithelial debris that has formed in the duct of a sebaceous gland; also known as epidermoid cyst
see-BAY-shus |
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| an oil gland located in the dermis; its secretions provide oil to the hair and surrounding skin |
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excessive secretion of sebum, resulting in excessive oiliness or dry scales
seb-or-EE-ah |
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the oily secretions of the sebaceous glands
SEE-bum |
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| a small brownish or flesh-colored outgrowth of the skin occurring frequently on the neck; also know as a cutaneous papilloma |
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| squamous epithelial cells |
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| flat scalelike cells arranged in layers (strata) |
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the single layer of flattened platelike cells that cover internal and external body surfaces
SKWAY-mus |
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| layered, arranged in layers |
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| a uniformly thick sheet or layer of cells |
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the layer of skin where new cell are continually being reproduced, pushing older cells toward the outermost surface of the skin
STRAT-um BAY-sil |
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| the outermost layer of the epidermis (consisting of dead cells that have converted to keratin), which continually sloughs off or flakes away; known as the keratinized (or horny) cell layer (keratp/o = horn) |
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| linear tears in the dermis that result from overstretching from rapid growth. they begin as pinkish-blue streaks with jagged edges and may be accompanied by itching. as they heal and lose their color, they remain as silvery-white scar lines, also known as stria |
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| the fatty layer of tissue located beneath the dermis |
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a collection of blood beneath a nail bed, usually the result of trauma (injury)
sub-UNG-gwall hee-mah-TOH-ma |
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a sweat gland
soo-dorr-IF-er-us |
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| the clear, watery fluid produced by the sweat glands, also known as perspiration |
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| one of the tiny structures within the dermis that produces sweat, which carries waste products to the surface of the skin for excretion, also known as sudoriferous gland |
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the permanent dilation of groups fo superficial capillaries and venules. these dilated vessels may be visible through the skin as tiny red lines. common causes include rosacea, elevated estrogen levels, and actinic damage
tell-an-jee-ek-TAY-zee-ah |
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| a circumscribed, open sore or lesion of the skin that is accompanied by inflammation |
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a reaction of the skin in which there is an appearance of smooth, slightly elevated patches (wheals) that are redder or paler than the surrounding skin and often accompanied by severe itching (pruritus)
er-tih-KAY-ree-ah |
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| a small thin-walled lesion containing clear fluid, a blister |
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a skin disorder characterized by nonpigmented white patches of skin of varying sizes that are surrounded by skin with normal pigmentation
vit-ill-EYE-go |
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a circumscribed, slightly elevated lesion of the skin that is paler in the center than its surrounding edges
WHEEL |
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any yellow coloration of the skin
zan-thoh-DER-mah |
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a chronic skin condition characterized by roughness and dryness
zee-roh-DER-ma |
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