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Chapter 10 (skin) Part 2 Flashcards

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Dermatophytes

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Superficial fungi that are found on the skin

Ex. Fungus that causes ringworm

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Dermatomycosis

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Abnormal skin condition caused by superficial fungus

Aka dermatophytosis

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Dermatosis

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Abnormal skin condition

Plural is dermatoses

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Discoid lupus erythematosus

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Canine autoimmune disease in which the bridge of the most exhibit depigmentation, erythema, scaling, and erosions

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Dyskeratosis

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Abnormal alteration in keratinization

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Ecchymosis

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Purplish nonelevated patch of bleeding into the skin
Aka a bruise
Plural is ecchymoses

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Ecthyma

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Skin infection with shallow eruptions caused by a pox virus

Aka soremouth

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Eczema

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General term for inflammatory skin disease characterized by erythema, papules, vesicles, crusts, and scabs either alone or in combination

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Eosinophilic granuloma complex

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Autoimmune lesion of eosinophilic ulcer, eosinophilic plague, and linear granuloma found in cats and rarely in dogs

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Eosinophilic ulcer or rodent ulcer

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Located on lip and oral mucosa of cats

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Eosinophilic plaques

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Raised pruitic lesions on the ventral abdomen of cats

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Linear granulomas

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Located in a line usually on the causal aspect of the hindlimb of cats

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Erythema

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Skin redness

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Erythematous

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Pertaining to redness

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Erythroderma

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Abnormal redness of skin occurring over a widespread area

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Exanthema

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Cutaneous rash caused by fever or disease

Singular is exanthem

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Feline miliary dermatitis

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Skin disease if cats in which multiple crusts and bumps are present predominantly on the dorsum

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Fissure

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Crack like sore

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Fistula

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Abnormal passage from an internal organ to the body surface or between two internal organs
Plural is fistulae

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Flea allergy dermatitis

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Inflammation if the skin caused by an allergic reaction to flea saliva

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Allergen

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Substance that produces an allergic response

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Footrot

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Bacterial hoof disease that spreads from the interdigital skin to the deeper foot structures

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Frostbite

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Tissue damage caused by extreme coke or contact with chemicals with extreme temperature

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Furyncle

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Localized skin infection in a gland or hair follicle

Aka boil

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Furynculosis

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Abnormal condition of persistent boils over a period of time

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Gangrene

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Necrosis associated with loss of circulation

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Necrosis

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Condition of dead tissue

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Necrotic

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Pertaining to dead tissue

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Putrefaction

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Decay that produces a foul smell

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Granuloma

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Small area of healing tissue

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Hemangioma

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Benign tumor composed of newly formed blood vessels

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Hyperkeratosis

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Increased growth of the horny layer of the skin

Aka acanthokeratodermia

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Infestations

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Occupation and dwelling of a parasite on the external surface of tissue

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Ectoparasites

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Live on the external surface

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Ecto-

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Outside

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Louse

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Wingless parasite insect

Plural is lice

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Pediculosis

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Live infestation

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Mite

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Insect with a hard exoskeleton and paired, jointed legs

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Mange

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Common term for skin disease caused by mites

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Chiggers

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Infestation by mite larvae that results in severe pruritus

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Acariasis

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Infestation with ticks or mites

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Maggots

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Insect larvae found especially in dead or decaying tissue

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Myiasis

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Infestation by fly larvae

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Keratosis

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Abnormal condition of epidermal overgrowth and thickening

Plural is keratoses

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Laceration

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Accidental cut into the skin

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Lesion

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Pathologic change of tissue, used to describe abnormalities in many locations

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Lipoma

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Benign growth of fat cells
Aka fatty tumor
Commonly seen in older dogs

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Macule

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Flat, discolor we lesion less than 1 cm in diameter

Aka macula

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Melanoma

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Tumor or growth of pigmented skin cells

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Migrant melanoma

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Used to describe cancer of pigmented skin cells

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Amelanotic melanoma

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An unpigmented malignant melanoma

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Nodule

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Small knot protruding above the skin

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Onychomycosis

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Superficial fungal infection of the claw

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Papule

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Small solid raised lesion that is less than 0.5 cm in diameter

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Macule

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Flat discolored lesion that is less than 1 cm in diameter

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Scale

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A flaking or dry patch made up of excess dead epidermal cells

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Wheal

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A smooth, slightly elevated swollen area that is redder or paler than the surrounding skin
Usually accompanied by itching

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Plaque

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A solid raised lesion that is greater than 0.5 cm in diameter

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Patch

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A flat discolored lesion that is greater than 1 cm in diameter

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Crust

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A collection of dried serum and cellular debris

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Cyst

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A closed sac or pouch containing fluid or semisolid material

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Vesicle

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A circumscribed elevation of skin containing fluid that is less than 0.5 cm in diameter

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Pustule

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A small circumscribed elevation of the skin containing pus

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Bulla

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A large vesicle that is more than 0.5 cm in diameter

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Ulcer

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An open sore or erosion of the skin or mucous membrane resulting in tissue loss

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Fissure

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A groove or crack like sore

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Pallor

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Skin paleness

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Papilloma

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Benign epithelial growth that is lobed

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Papule

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Small, raised skin lesion less than 0.5 cm in diameter

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Parakeratosis

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Lesion characterized by thick scales, cracking, ad red raw surface caused by the persistence of keratinocyte nuclei in the horny layer of the skin

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Paronychia

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Bacterial or viral infection of the claw

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Patch

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Localized skin color change greater than 1 cm in diameter

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Pemphigus

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Group of immune medicated skin diseases characterized by vesicles, bullae, and ulcers

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Pemphigus vulgaris

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Consists of shallow ulceration a frequently involving the oral mucosa and mucocutaneus junctions

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Petechiae

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Small, pinpoint hemorrhages

Singular is petechia

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Plaque

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Solid raised lesion greater than 0.5 cm in diameter

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Polyp

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Growth from mucous membranes

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Pruritus

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Itching

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Purpura

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Condition characterized by hemorrhage into the skin that causes bruising

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Pus

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Inflammatory product made up of leukocytes, cell debris, and fluid

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Purulent

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Containing or producing pus

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Puppy pyoderma

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Skin disease in puppies characterized by pus containing lesions

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Juvenile pyoderma

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Skin disease in puppies that progresses to a systemic disease characterized by fever, anorexia, and enlarged and abscessing lymph nodes
Also called puppy strangles

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Sarcoma

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Malignant neoplasm of soft tissue arising from connective tissue

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Scar

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Mark left by a healing lesion where excess collagen was produced to replace injured tissue
Multiple are cicatrix or cicatrices

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Sebaceous cyst

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Closed sac of yellow fatty material

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Cyst

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Closed sac containing fluid or semisolid material

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Seborrhea

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Skin condition characterized by overproduction of sebum

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Skin tag

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Small growth that hangs from the body by stalks

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Ulcer

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Erosion of skin or mucous membrane

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Decubital ulcers

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Erosions of skin or mucous membranes as a result of prolonged pressure
Aka bedsores

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Urticaria

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Localized areas of swelling that itch

Aka hives

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Verrucae

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Warts

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Vesicle

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Contained skin elevation filled with fluid that is greater than 0.5 cm in diameter
Aka blister, bulla, bleb

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Cauterization

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Destruction of tissue using electric current, heat, or chemicals

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Cryosurgery

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Destruction if tissue using extreme cold

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Debridement

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Removal of tissue and foreign material to aid healing

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Lance

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To open or pierce with a lancet to allow drainage

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Laser

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Device that transfers light into an intense beam for various purposes

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