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adipoma

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tumor consisting of fat

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adipocele

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hernia containing fat

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adipoid

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resembling fat

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adipocyte

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fat cell

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dermatitis

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inflammation of the skin

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dermatotome

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instrument to incise the skin

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onychoma

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tumor of the nails

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onychomalacia

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softening of the nails

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onychosis

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abnormal condition of the nails

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onychomycosis

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abnormal condition of the nails caused by a fungus

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onychocryptosis

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abnormal condition of a hidden (ingrown) nail

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onychopathy

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disease of the nails

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trichopathy

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disease of the hair

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trichomycosis

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abnormal condition of hair caused by a fungus

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dermatology

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study of the skin

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dermatologist

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specialist in the skin (diseases)

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adipectomy

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excision of fat (adipose tissue)

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onychectomy

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removal of a nail

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onychotomy

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incision of a nail

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dermatoplasty

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surgical repair (plastic surgery) of the skin

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pediculosis

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infestation with lice

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vitiligo

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skin depigmentation characterized by milk-white patches

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tinea

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fungal skin infection, also called ringworm

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scabies

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contagious skin disease transmitted by the itch mite

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impetigo

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bacterial skin infection characterized by pustules that become crusted and rupture

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urticaria

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allergic reaction of the skin characterized by elevated red patches called hives

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chloasma

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hyperpigmentation of the skin, chracterized by yellowish brown patches or spots

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ecchymosis

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hemorrhagic spots on the skin

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petechiae

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minute or small hemorrhagic spots on the skin

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alopecia

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loss or absence of hair

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antifungals

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topical agents to treat athlete’s foot and onychomycosis

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fulguration

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tissue destruction by means of high-frequency electric current

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corticosteroids

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agents that decrease inflammation or itching

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dermabrasion

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use of wire brushes or other abrasive materials to remove scars, tattoos, or fine wrinkles

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parasiticides

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agents that kill parasitic skin infestations

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keratolytics

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agents that soften the outer layer of skin so that it sloughs off

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intradermal test

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procedure in which extracts of suspected allergens are injected subcutaneously

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patch test

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procedure in which allergens are applied topically, usually on the forearm

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autograft

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skin graft taken from one site and applied to another site of the patient’s body

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xenograft

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skin graft taken from another species (usually a pig) to a human

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adiposis

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abnormal condition of fat

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lipocele

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hernia containing fat

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steatitis

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inflammation of fatty (adipose tissue)

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subcutaneous

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pertaining to beneath the skin

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dermatoplasty

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surgical repair of the skin

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hypodermic

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pertaining to under the skin

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hidradenitis

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inflammation of the sweat glands

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sudoresis

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profuse sweating

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ichthyosis

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abnormal condition of dry and scaly skin

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keratosis

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abnormal condition of horny tissue

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melanoma

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black tumor

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dermatomycosis

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fungal infection of the skin

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onychomalacia

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softening of the nails

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ungual

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pertaining to the nails

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pilonidal

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pertaining to hair in a nest

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trichopathy

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disease involving the hair

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scleroderma

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hardening of the skin

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seborrhea

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discharge of sebum

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squamous

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pertaining to scales (or covered with scales)

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xeroderma

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lipocyte

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pyoderma

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pus in the skin

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dermatologist

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specialist in treatment of skin disorders

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dermatology

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study of the skin (and its diseases)

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cryotherapy

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use of cold in the treatment (of disease)

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anhidrosis

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abnormal condition of absence of sweat

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diaphoresis

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excessive profuse sweating

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epidermis

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above the skin

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homograft

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transplantation of tissue between individuals of the same species

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hyperhidrosis

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excessive or profuse sweating

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subungual

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pertaining to beneath the nail of a finger or toe

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abscess

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localized collection of pus at the site of an infection

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acne

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inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles of the skin with characteristic lesions that include blackheads, inflammatory papules, pustules, nodules, and cysts

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alopecia

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partial or complete loss of hair

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Bowen disease

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form of intraepidermal carcinoma (squamous cell) characterized by red-brown scaly or crusted lesions that resemble a patch of psoriasis or dermatitis

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cellulitis

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diffuse (widespread), acute infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

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chloasma

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pigmentary skin discoloration ususally occuring in yellowish brown patches or spots

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comedo

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typical small skin lesion of acne vulgaris caused by accumulation of keratin, bacteria, and dried sebum pluggin an excretory duct of the skin

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dermatomycosis

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infection of the skin caused by fungi

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ecchymosis

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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; commonly called a bruise

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eczema

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chronic skin inflammation characterized by erythema, papules, vesicles, pustules, scales, crusts, scabs, and possibly itching

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erythema

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redness of the skin cuased by swelling of the capillaries

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exchar

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damaged tissue following a severe burn

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impetigo

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

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keratosis

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thickened area of the epidermis or any horny growth of the skin (such as callus or wart)

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lentigo

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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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pallor

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unnatural paleness or absence of color in the skin

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pediculosis

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

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petechia

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minute, pinpoint hemorrhage under the skin

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pressure ulcer

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

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pruritus

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intense itching

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psoriasis

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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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purpura

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any of several bleeding disorder characterized by hemorrhage into the tissues, particularly beneath the skin or mucous membranes, producing ecchymoses or petechiae

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scabies

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contatious skin disease transmitted by the ich mite, commonly through sexual contact

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urticaria

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allergic reacion of the skin characterized by the eruption of pale red, elevated patches called wheals or hives

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verruca

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

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vitiligo

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localezed loss of skin pigmentation charactered by milk-white patches

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skin test (ST)

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any test in which a suspected allergen or sentizer is applied to or injected into the skin to determine the patients sensitivity to it

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intradermal skin test

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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 susequent reaction

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patch skin test

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skin test that identifies supected allergens by topical applicationof the substance to be tested (such as food, pollen, and animal fur), usuallyon the forearm, and observing for a subsequent reaction

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scratch (prick) skin test

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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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biopsy

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representative tissue sample removed from a body site for microscopic examination

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needle biopsy

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removal of a small tissue sample for examination using a hollow needle, usually attached to a syringe

104
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punch biopsy

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removal of a small core of tissue using a hollow punch

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shave biopsy

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removal of surgical blade is used to remove elevated lesions

106
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frozen section biopsy

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ultrathin slice of tissue from a frozen specimen for immediate pathological examination

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chemical peel

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

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debridement

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

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fulguration

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tissue destruction by means of high-frequency electrical current

110
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cryosurgery

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use of subfreezing temperature (commonly liquid nitrogen) to destroy or eliminate abnormal tissue, such as tumors, warts, and unwanted, canceraous, or infected tissue

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incision and drainage (I&D)

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

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skin graft

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

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allograft

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transplantation of healthy tissue from one person to another person

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autograft

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

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synthetic skin graft

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

Medical Terminology Ch 5 (2 decks)

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