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1
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define androgen

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generic term for an agent (usually a hormone)

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cutane/o

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skin

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hidr/o

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sweat

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sudor/o

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sweat

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ichthy/o

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scaly

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myc/o

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fungus

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ungu/o

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nail

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slcer/o

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hardening

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squam/o

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scale

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xen/o

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foreign, strange

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xer/o

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dry

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-derma

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skin

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what are the 2 types of skin lesions

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primary - initial reaction to pathologically altered tissue

secondary - changes that take place in the primary lesion as a result of infection

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what is a type of flat lesion

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macule

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what are the different types of elevated SOLID lesions

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papule
nodule
tumor
wheal

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what are the different types of elevated FLUID FILLED lessions

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vesicle
pustule
bulla

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what are the types of depressed lesions

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excoriations - linear scratch marks
fissures - crack-like sore
ulcers - open sore

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define first-degree burn

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type of burn caused by brief contact with dry or moist heat
usually minor
can result in erythema
heal without scarring

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define erythema

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redness of skin

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define second-degree burn

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deep burns that damage the epidermis and part of the dermis
can cause fluid filled blisters
may heal with little or no scarring

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define third-degree burns

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burns in which epidermis and dermis are destroyed and some of the underlying connective tissue is damaged

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define neoplasms

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abnormal growths of new tissue that are classified as benign or malignant
aka tumor

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define metastasis

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when tumours break down and move to other parts of the body

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tumor grade 1

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close resemblance to tissue of origin thus retaining some specialized functions

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tumor grade 2
less resemblance to tissue of origin | more variation in size and shape of tumor cells
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tumor grade 3
increased abnormality in appearance marked variation in shape and size of tissue cells greatly increase mitosis
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tumor grade 4
abnormal appearance to the extent that recognition of the tumors origin is difficult extreme variation in size and shape of tumor cell
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TX
primary tumor cannot be evaluated
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T0
no evidence of tumor
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Tis
stage 1 | carcinoma in situ - indicated the tumor is in a defined location with no invasion of surrounding tissues
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T1
stage 2 | tumor small with minimal invasion
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T4
stage 2 | tumor large with extensie local invasion into surrounding organs and tissue
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NX
regional lymph nodes that cannot be evaluated
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N0
regional lymph nodes that show no abnormalities
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N1
stage 3 | lymph nodes have less involvement with minimal spreading
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N4
stage 3 | lymph nodes have more involvement with external spreading
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MX
distant metastasis that cannot be evaluated
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M0
no evidence of metastasis
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M1
stage 4 | presence of metastasis
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define squamous cell carcinoma
arises from skin that undergoes pathological hardening in epidermal cells
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define absess
localized collection of pus at the site of an infection
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define bowen disease
very early form of skin cancer which is easily curable and characterized by red scaly patch on the skin
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define chloasma
pigmentary skin usually occurring in yellowish-brown patches or spots
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defince decubitus ulcer
inflam, sore, or skin deterioration caused by prolonged pressure from lying in one position that prevents blood flow to the tissues
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define erythmea
redness of the skin caused by swelling of capillaries
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define ecchymosis
skin discolouration consisting of a large irregularly formed area with colors changing from bluish to greenish brown or yellow aka bruise
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define eschar
dead matter that is sloughed off from the surface of the skin, especially after a burn
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define impetigo
bacterial skin infection characterized by pustules that become crusted and rupture
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define keratosis
thickened area of epidermis, or any horny growths on skin
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define lentigo
small brown macules on skin brought on by sun exposure
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define pallor
unnatural paleness or absence of clor in skin
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define pediculosis
infestation of lice
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define petechia
minute pinpoint hemorrhage under skin
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define pruitus
intense itching
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define psoriasis
chronic skin disease characterized by red patches covered by thick dry silver scales caused by excessing development of the basal layer of epidermis
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define purpura
several bleeding disorders characterized by hemorrhage into tissues particularily beneath the skin or mucous membranes producing ecchymoses or petechiae
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define scabies
contagious skin disease transmitted by an itch mite
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define tinea
fungal skin infection
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define urticaria
allergic reaction of skin characterized by the erruption of pale red elevated patches called wheals or hives
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deffine verruca
epidermal growth caused by a virus known as warts
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define anthistamines
inhibit allergic reactions
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define antiseptics
topically applied agents that inhibit bacterial growth preventing infection
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define corticosteroids
decrease inflam and itching by suppressing immune system
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define keratolytics
destroy and soften outer ayer of skin so that it is shed
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define protectives
cover, cool, dry, or soothe inflam skin
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define topical anesthetics
block sensation of pain by numbing skin layers and mucous membrane

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