Basic terminology of the skin Flashcards
1
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Abscess
A
A collection of pus in a cavity
2
Q
Alopecia
A
Loss of hair
3
Q
Cellulitis
A
Inflammation of the subcutaneous layer of skin
4
Q
Cyst
A
Sac containing fluid or other material
5
Q
Debridement
A
Cleaning and removal of dead tissue
6
Q
Eczema
A
Inflammatory disease due to allergy
7
Q
Erosion
A
Rubbing away of tissues
8
Q
Erythema
A
Redness of the skin sunburn
9
Q
Granulation
A
Forming of scar tissue across a wound
10
Q
Haemangioma
A
Birthmark for example port wine stain
11
Q
Herpes Simplex
A
Virus causing infection usually cold sores
12
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Herpes Zoster
A
Shingles due to chickenpox virus
13
Q
Hidrosis
A
Sweating
14
Q
Melanoma
A
Tumour of pigmented cells
15
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Naevus
A
Birthmark
