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Ch. 5 Flashcards

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Generic term for an agent that stimulates development of male characteristics

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androgen

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very small duct

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ductule

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state in which the regulatory mechanisms of the body maintain an internal environment

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homeostasis

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pouch of skin in the male that contains testicles

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scrotum

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formation of a complex substance by the union of simpler compounds or elements

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synthesis

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to produce by synthesis

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synthesize

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abnormal condition of fat

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adiposis

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hernia containing fat

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lipocele

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inflammation of fatty tissue

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steatitis

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5
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pertaining to beneath the skin

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subcutaneous

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surgical repair of the skin

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dermatoplasty

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pertaining to under the skin

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hypodermic

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inflammation of the sweat glands

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hidradenitis

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8
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profuse sweating

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sudoresis

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abnormal condition of dry or scaly skin

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ichthy

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abnormal condition of horny tissue

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keratosis

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11
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black tumor

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melanoma

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12
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fungal infection of the skin

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dermatomycosis

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12
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softening of the nails

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onychomalacia

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13
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pertaining to the nails

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ungual

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13
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pertaining to hair in a nest

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pilonidal

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14
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disease involving the hair

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trichopathy

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15
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hardening of the skin

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scleroderma

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16
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discharge of sebum

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seborrhea

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16
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pertaining to scales

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squamous

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17
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skin transplantation from a foreign donor for a human

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xenograft

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18
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dry skin

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xeroderma

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18
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fat cell

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lipocyte

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19
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pus in the skin

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pyoderma

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20
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specialist in treatment of skin disorders

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dermatologist

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21
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study of the skin

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dermatology

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22
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use of cold in the treatment

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cryotherapy

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23
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abnormal condition of absence of sweat

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anhidrosis

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24
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excessive or profuse sweating

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diaphoresis

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25
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above the skin

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epidermis

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26
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transplantation of tissue between individuals of the same species

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homograft

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27
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excessive or profuse sweating

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hyperhidrosis

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28
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pertaining to beneath the nail of a finger or toe

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subungual

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29
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flat lesion, pigmented, circumscribed area less than 1 cm in diameter. ex freckle, flat mole

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macule

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30
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solid, elevated lesion less than 1 cm in diameter that may be the same color as the skin or pigmented. ex wart, pimple

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papule

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31
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elevated lesion, circumscribed, fluid-filled lesion less than 0.5 cm in diameter ex poison ivy

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vesicle

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32
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palpable, circumscribed lesion; larger and deeper than a papule o.6-2 cm in diameter; extends into the dermal area. ex malignant tumor

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nodule

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33
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small, raised, circumscribed lesion that contains pus; usually less than 1 cm in diameter. ex acne

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pustule

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solid, elevated lesion larger than 2 cm in diameter that extends into the dermal and subcutaneous layers. ex lipoma

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tumor

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35
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a vesicle or blister larger than 1 cm in diameter. ex poison

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bulla

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36
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elevated, firm, rounded lesion with localized skin edema that varies in size, shape, and color; paler in the center than its surrounding edges; accompanied by itching. ex hives

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wheal

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37
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linear scratch marks or traumatized abrasions of the epidermis ex. scratches, abrasions

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excoriations

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38
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small or crack like sore that extends into the dermal layer; could be caused by continuous inflammation and drying

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fissure

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an open sore or lesion that extends to the dermis and usually heals with scarring. ex. pressure sores

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ulcer

40
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localized collection of pus at the site of an infection

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abscess

41
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inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles of the skin

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acne

42
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partial or complete loss of hair resulting from normal aging

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alopecia

43
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intraepidermal carcinoma characterized by red-brown scaly or crusted lesions that resemble a patch of psoriasis

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Bowen disease

44
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diffuse, acute infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

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cellulitis

45
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pigmentary skin discoloration usually occurring in yellowish brown patches

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chloasma

46
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Typical small skin lesion of acne vulgaris caused by accumulation of keratin, bacteria, and dried sebum plugging an excretory duct of the skin

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comedo

47
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infection of the skin cause by fungi

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dermatomycosis

48
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skin discoloration consisting of a large, irregularly formed hemorrhagic area with colors changing from blue-black to greenish brown or yellow

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ecchymosis

49
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chronic skin inflammation characterized by erythema, papules, vesicles, pustules

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eczema

50
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redness of the skin caused by swelling of the capillaries

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erythema

51
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damaged tissue following a severe burn

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eschar

52
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bacterial skin infection characterized by isolated pustules that become crusted and rupture

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impetigo

53
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thickened area of the epidermis or any horny growth on the skin

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keratosis

54
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small brown macules, especially on the face and arms, brought on by sun exposure, usually in a middle-aged or older person

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lentigo

55
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unnatural paleness or absence of color in the skin

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pallor

56
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infestation with lice, transmitted by personal contact or common use of brushes, combs, headgear

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pediculosis

57
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minute, pinpoint hemorrhage under the skin

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petechia

58
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skin ulceration caused by prolonged pressure from lying in one position that prevents blood flow to the tissues, usually in bedridden patients

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pressure ulcer

59
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intense itching

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pruritus

60
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chronic skin disease characterized by circumscribed red patches covered by thick, dry, silvery, adherent scales caused by excessive development of the basal layer of the epidermis

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psoriasis

61
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bleeding disorder characterized by hemorrhage into the tissues

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purpura

62
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contagious skin disease transmitted by the itch mite, commonly through sexual contact

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scabies

63
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fungal skin infection whose name commonly indicates the body part affected

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tinea

64
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allergic reaction of the skin characterized by the eruption of pale red, elevated patches called wheals

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urticaria

65
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epidermal growth caused by a virus; also known as warts

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verruca

66
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localized loss of skin pigmentation characterized by milk-white patches

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vitiligo

67
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test in which a suspected allergen or sensitizer is applied to or injected into the skin to determine the patient’s sensitivity to it

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skin test

68
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skin test that identifies suspected allergens by subcutaneously injecting small amounts of extracts of the suspected allergens and observing the skin for a subsequent reaction

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intradermal skin test

69
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skin test that identifies suspected allergens by topical application of the substance to be tested

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patch skin test

70
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skin test that identifies suspected allergens by placing a small quantity of the suspected allergen on a lightly scratched area of the skin

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scratch skin test

71
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representative tissue sample removed from a body site for microscopic examination

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biopsy

72
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removal of a small tissue sample for examination using a hollow needle

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needle biopsy

73
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removal of a small core of tissue using a hollow punch

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punch biopsy

74
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removal of surgical blade is used to remove elevated lesions

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shave biopsy

75
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ultrathn slice of tissue from a frozen specimen for immediate pathological examination

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frozen section biopsy

76
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chemical removal of the outer layers of skin to treat acne scarring and general keratoses

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chemical peel

77
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removal of necrotized tissue from a wound by surgical excision, enzymes, or chemical agents

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debridement

78
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rubbing using wire brushes or sandpaper to mechanically scrape away the epidermis

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dermabrasion

79
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tissue destruction by means of high-frequency electric current

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fulguration

80
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use of subfreezing temperature to destroy or eliminate abnormal tissue

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cryosurgery

81
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process of cutting through a lesion such as an abscess and draining its contents

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incision and drainage

82
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surgical procedure to transplant healthy tissue by applying it to an injured site

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skin graft

83
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transplantation of healthy tissue from one person to another person

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allograft

84
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transplantation of healthy tissue from one site to another site in the same individual

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autograft

85
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transplantation of artificial skin produced from collagen fibers arranged in a lattice pattern

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synthetic skin graft

86
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transplantation from a foreign donor and transferred to a human

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xenograft

87
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Bx, bx

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biopsy

88
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BCC

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basal cell carcinoma

89
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CA

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cancer; cardiac arrest; chronological age

90
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cm

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centimeter

91
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decub

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decubitus ulcer

92
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derm

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dermatology

93
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FS

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frozen section biopsy

94
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ID

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intradermal

95
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I&D

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incision and drainage

96
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IMP

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impression

97
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IV

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intravenous

98
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subcu, Sub-Q, subQ

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subcutaneous injection

99
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ung

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ointment

100
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XP, XDP

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xeroderma pigmentosum

101
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CA

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cancer; cardiac arrest; chronological age

102
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cm

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centimeter

103
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decub

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decubitus ulcer

104
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derm

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dermatology

105
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FS

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frozen section biopsy

106
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ID

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intradermal

107
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I&D

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incision and drainage

108
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IMP

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impression

109
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IV

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intravenous

110
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subcu, Sub-Q, subQ

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subcutaneous injection

111
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ung

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ointment

112
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XP, XDP

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xeroderma pigmentosum

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