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Dermatilogy Test
MTFP Chapter 4
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03/29/2007
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wart
 Definition
skin gerowth caused by a virus
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pruritus
 Definition
itching
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tinea
 Definition
fungal infection of the skin
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psoriasis
 Definition
nonifectious disease of scaly patches
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sebum
 Definition
oil secreated by skin glands
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adipose tissue
 Definition
fat
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wheal
 Definition
produced by an allergic reaction
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alopecia
 Definition
hair loss
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keyloid
 Definition
enlarged scar tissue
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melanocyte
 Definition
pigment-containing tissue cells that determine skin color
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pustule
 Definition
abscess containing pus
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scabies
 Definition
infectious disease caused by mites
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lipoma
 Definition
benign tumor of subcutaneous fat
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epidermis
 Definition
most superficial layer of skin
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onychomycosis
 Definition
fungal infection of the nails
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vesicle
 Definition
skin lesion filled with clear fluid
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comedo
 Definition
blackhead
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Kaposi's sarcoma
 Definition
malignant skin growths seen in AIDS
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macule
 Definition
red, flat skin lesion
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petechniae
 Definition
tiny skin hemorrhages
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