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Integumentary Diagnostic, Symptomatic, and Related Terms
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Undergraduate 1
03/03/2013

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Abrasion
Definition
Scraping away of the skin by mechanical process or injury
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Abscess
Definition
Localized collection of pus at the site of an infection
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Alopecia
Definition
Partial or complete loss of hair
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Cellulitis
Definition
Diffuse, acute infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
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Chloasma
Definition
Yellowish-brown pigmentary skin discoloration
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Debridement
Definition
Removal 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
Blue-black, greenish-brown/yellow skin discolorations caused from escaped blood into the tissues; bruise
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Erythema
Definition
Redness of the skin caused by 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 spot(s)
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Keratosis
Definition
Thickened area of the epidermis or any horny growth on the skin (callous/wart)
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Lentigo
Definition
Small brown flat lesions, especially on the face and arms, brought on by sun exposure; mole
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Pallor
Definition
Unnatural paleness or absence 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 caused by a virus; warts
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Vitiligo
Definition
Localized loss of skin pigmentation characterized by milk-white patches
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