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LaFleur Chapter 4
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Undergraduate 1
07/09/2006

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the skin:
epidermis
Definition
outer layer of skin
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the skin:
keratin
Definition
horny, or cornified, layer of composed protein. it is contained in the hair, skin and nails
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the skin:
melanin
Definition
color or pigmentation of the skin
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the skin:
dermis (a.k.a. true skin)
Definition
inner layer of skin
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the skin:
sweat glands (aka sudoriferous glands)
Definition
tiny coiled tubular structures that emerge through pores on the skins surface and secrete sweat
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the skin:
sebaceous glands
Definition
secrete sebum(oil) into the hair follicles where the hair shafts pass through the dermis
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accessory structures of the skin:
hair
Definition
compressed, keratinized cells that arise from hair follicles; the sacs that enclose the hair fibers
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accessory structures of the skin:
nails
Definition
originate in the epidermis. Nails are found on the upper surface of the ends of the fingers and toes. The white area at the base of the nail is called the lunula, or moon
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Combining forms for the integumentary system:
cutane/o, derm/o, dermat/o
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skin
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Combining forms for the integumentary system:
hidr/o
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sweat
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kerat/o
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horny tissue, hard
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onych/o, ungu/o
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nail
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seb/o
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sebum(oil)
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trich/o
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hair
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aut/o
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self
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bi/o
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live
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coni/o
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dust
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crypt/o
Definition
hidden
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heter/o
Definition
other
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myc/o
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fungus
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necr/o
Definition
death(cells, body)
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pachy/o
Definition
thick
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rhytid/o
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wrinkles
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staphyl/o
Definition
grape-like clusters
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strept/o
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twisted chains
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xer/o
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dry
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Prefix
epi-
Definition
on, upon, over
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intra-
Definition
within
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para-
Definition
beside, beyond, around
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per-
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through
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sub-
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under, below
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-coccus
Definition
berry-shaped (form of bacteria)
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-ectomy
Definition
excision or surgical removal
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-ia
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diseased or abnormal state, condition of
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-itis
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inflammation
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-malacia
Definition
softening
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-opsy
Definition
view of, viewing
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-phagia
Definition
eating or swallowing
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-plasty
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surgical repair
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-rrhea
Definition
flow, excessive discharge
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-tome
Definition
instrument used to cut
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dermatitis
Definition
inflammation of the skin
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dermatoconiosis
Definition
abnormal condition of the skin caused by dust
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dermatofibroma
Definition
fibrous tumor of the skin
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hidradentis
Definition
inflamation of a sweat gland
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leiodermia
Definition
condition of smooth skin
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onychocryptosis
Definition
abnormal condition of a hidden nail (ingrown nail)
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onychomalacia
Definition
softening of the nails
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onychomycosis
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abnormal condition of a fungus in the nails
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pachyderma
Definition
thickening of the skin
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paronychia
Definition
diseased state around the nail
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seborrhea
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excessive discharge of sebum
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trichomycosis
Definition
abnormal condition of a fungus in the hair
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xeroderma
Definition
dry skin
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abrasion
Definition
scraping away of the skin by machanical process or injury
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abcess
Definition
localized collection of puss
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acne
Definition
inflammitory disease of the skin involving the sebaceous glands and hair follicles
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actinic keratosis
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a precancerous skin condition of horny tissue formation that results from excessive exposure to sunlight
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basal cell carcinoma
Definition
epithelial tumor arising from the epidermis
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candidiasis
Definition
an infection of the skin, mouth, or vagina caused by a yeast-like fungus
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carbuncle
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skin infection composed of a cluster of boils caused by staphylococcal bacteria
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cellulitis
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inflammation of the skin and subcutaneous tissue caused by infection, leading to redness, swelling, and fever
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contusion
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injury with no break in the skin, characterized by pain swelling and discoloration (also called a bruise)
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eczema
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noninfectious inflammatory skin disease characterized by redness, blisters, scabs, and itching
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fissure
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slit or crack-like sore in the skin
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furuncle
Definition
painful skin node caused by staphylococcal bacteria in a hail follicle(also called a boil)
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gangrene
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death of tissue caused by loss of blood supply followed by bacterial invasion
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herpes
Definition
inflammatory skin disease caused by herpes virus characterized by small blisters in clusters. many types of herpes exist. herpes simplex, for example, causes fever blisters and herpes zoster, also called shingles, is characterized by painful skin eruptions that follow nerves inflamed by virus.
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impetigo
Definition
superficial skin infection, characterized by pustules and caused by either staphylocci or streptococci
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kaposi's sarcoma
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a cancerous condition starting as purple or brown pimples on the feet, which spreads through the skin to the lymph nodes and internal organs. frequently seen with AIDS
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laceration
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torn, ragged-edged wound
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lesion
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any pahological change in the structure or function of tissue resulting from injury or disease
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pediculosis
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invasion into the skin and hair by lice
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psoriasis
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chronic skin condition producing red lesions covered with silvery scales
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scabies
Definition
skin infection caused by the itch mite, characterized by papule eruptions, which are caused be the famale burrowing in the outer layer of skin and laying eggs. this condition is accompanied by severe itching
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scleroderma
Definition
a disease characterized by chronic hardening(induration) of the connective tissue of the skin and other body organs
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squamous cell carcinoma
(SqCCa)
Definition
A malignant growth that devlops from scale-like epithelial tissue. on the skin it appears as a firm, red, painless bump. the most frequent cause is chronic exposure to sunlight
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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
(SLE)
Definition
a chronic inflammatory disease involving the skin, joints, kidneys, and nervous system. this autoimmune disease is characterised by periods of remission and exacerbations. it also may affect other organs
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tinea
Definition
fungus infection of the skin, commonly called ringworm
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urticaria
Definition
an itching skin eruption composed of wheals of varying size and shape. it usually related to an allergy and its commonly known as hives
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biopsy
Definition
view of life(the removal of living tissue from the body to be viewed under the microscope)
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dermatoautoplasty
Definition
surgical repair using one's own skin(for the skin graft [autograph])
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dermatoheteroplasty
Definition
surgical repair using skin from others(for the skin graft [allograph])
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dermatoplasty
Definition
surgical repair of the skin
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onychectomy
Definition
excision of a nail
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rhytidectomy
Definition
excision of wrinkles(face lift)
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rhytidoplasty
Definition
surgical repair of wrinkles
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dermatologist
Definition
a physician who studies and treats skin(diseases)
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dermatology
Definition
study of the skin (a branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of skin diseases)
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dermatome
Definition
instrument used to cut skin
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epidermal
Definition
pertaining to upon the skin
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erythroderma
Definition
red skin(abnormal redness of the skin)
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hypodermic
Definition
pertaining to under the skin
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intradermal
Definition
pertaining to within the skin
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keratogenic
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originating in horny tissue
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leukoderma
Definition
white skin(less color than normal)
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necrosis
Definition
abnormal condition of death(cells and tissue die because of disease)
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percutaneous
Definition
pertaining to through the skin
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staphylococcus
Definition
berry-shaped(bacteria) in grape-like clusters(these bacteria cause many skin diseases)
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streptococcus
Definition
berry-shaped(bacteria) in twisted chains
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subcutaneous
Definition
pertaining to under the skin
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ungual
Definition
pertaining to the nail
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xanthoderma
Definition
yellow skin(also callled jaundice)
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adipose
Definition
fat, fatty
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albino
Definition
an individual with pigment deficiency in the eyes, hair and skin. a hereditary disorder
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allergy
Definition
hypersensitivity to a substance
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alopecia
Definition
loss of hair
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cicatrix
Definition
scar
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cytomegalovirus
Definition
a herpes-type virus that usually causes disease when immune system is compromised
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debridement
Definition
removal of contaminated or dead tissue and foreign matter from an open wound
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decubitis ulcer
Definition
bedsore; an open area pf skin caused by pressure or irratation
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dermabrasion
Definition
procedure to remove skin scars with abrasive material, such as sand paper
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diaphoresis
Definition
profuse sweating
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disseminate
Definition
to scatter over a considerable area
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ecchymosis
Definition
escape of blood into the tissues, causing superficial discoloration; a "black and blue" mark
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edema
Definition
puffy swelling of tissue from the accumulation of fluid
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emollient
Definition
agent that softens or soothes the skin
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erythema
Definition
redness
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induration
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abnormal hard spot(s)
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jaundice
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condition characterized by a yellow tinge to the skin (xanthoderma)
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keloid
Definition
overgrowth of scar tissue
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leukoplakia
Definition
condition characterized by white spots or patches n mucous membrane, which may be precancerous
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macule
Definition
flat colored spot on the skin
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nevus
Definition
circumscribed pigmented area present at birth; mole, birthmark
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pallor
Definition
paleness
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papule
Definition
small, solid skin elevation(pimple)
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petechia
Definition
pinpoint skin hemmorrhages
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pruitus
Definition
severe itching
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purpura
Definition
disorder characterized by hemorrhages into the tissue, giving the skin a purple-red discoloration
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pustule
Definition
elevation of skin containing pus
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ulcer
Definition
eroded sore on the skin or mucous membrane
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verruca
Definition
circumscribed cutaneous elevation caused by a virus; wart
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vescile
Definition
small elevation of the epidermis containing liquid(blister)
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virus
Definition
an infectous agent
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wheal
Definition
transitory, round, itchy elevation of the skin with a white center and a red surrounding area; a wheal is an individual urticaria lesion
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