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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
Abnormal condition of persistent boils over a period of time
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Gangrene
Necrosis associated with loss of circulation
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Necrosis
Condition of dead tissue
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Necrotic
Pertaining to dead tissue
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Putrefaction
Decay that produces a foul smell
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Granuloma
Small area of healing tissue
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Hemangioma
Benign tumor composed of newly formed blood vessels
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Hyperkeratosis
Increased growth of the horny layer of the skin | Aka acanthokeratodermia
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Infestations
Occupation and dwelling of a parasite on the external surface of tissue
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Ectoparasites
Live on the external surface
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Ecto-
Outside
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Louse
Wingless parasite insect | Plural is lice
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Pediculosis
Live infestation
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Mite
Insect with a hard exoskeleton and paired, jointed legs
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Mange
Common term for skin disease caused by mites
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Chiggers
Infestation by mite larvae that results in severe pruritus
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Acariasis
Infestation with ticks or mites
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Maggots
Insect larvae found especially in dead or decaying tissue
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Myiasis
Infestation by fly larvae
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Keratosis
Abnormal condition of epidermal overgrowth and thickening | Plural is keratoses
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Laceration
Accidental cut into the skin
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Lesion
Pathologic change of tissue, used to describe abnormalities in many locations
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Lipoma
Benign growth of fat cells Aka fatty tumor Commonly seen in older dogs
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Macule
Flat, discolor we lesion less than 1 cm in diameter | Aka macula
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Melanoma
Tumor or growth of pigmented skin cells
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Migrant melanoma
Used to describe cancer of pigmented skin cells
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Amelanotic melanoma
An unpigmented malignant melanoma
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Nodule
Small knot protruding above the skin
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Onychomycosis
Superficial fungal infection of the claw
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Papule
Small solid raised lesion that is less than 0.5 cm in diameter
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Macule
Flat discolored lesion that is less than 1 cm in diameter
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Scale
A flaking or dry patch made up of excess dead epidermal cells
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Wheal
A smooth, slightly elevated swollen area that is redder or paler than the surrounding skin Usually accompanied by itching
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Plaque
A solid raised lesion that is greater than 0.5 cm in diameter
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Patch
A flat discolored lesion that is greater than 1 cm in diameter
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Crust
A collection of dried serum and cellular debris
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Cyst
A closed sac or pouch containing fluid or semisolid material
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Vesicle
A circumscribed elevation of skin containing fluid that is less than 0.5 cm in diameter
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Pustule
A small circumscribed elevation of the skin containing pus
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Bulla
A large vesicle that is more than 0.5 cm in diameter
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Ulcer
An open sore or erosion of the skin or mucous membrane resulting in tissue loss
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Fissure
A groove or crack like sore
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Pallor
Skin paleness
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Papilloma
Benign epithelial growth that is lobed
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Papule
Small, raised skin lesion less than 0.5 cm in diameter
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Parakeratosis
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
Bacterial or viral infection of the claw
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Patch
Localized skin color change greater than 1 cm in diameter
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Pemphigus
Group of immune medicated skin diseases characterized by vesicles, bullae, and ulcers
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Pemphigus vulgaris
Consists of shallow ulceration a frequently involving the oral mucosa and mucocutaneus junctions
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Petechiae
Small, pinpoint hemorrhages | Singular is petechia
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Plaque
Solid raised lesion greater than 0.5 cm in diameter
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Polyp
Growth from mucous membranes
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Pruritus
Itching
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Purpura
Condition characterized by hemorrhage into the skin that causes bruising
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Pus
Inflammatory product made up of leukocytes, cell debris, and fluid
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Purulent
Containing or producing pus
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Puppy pyoderma
Skin disease in puppies characterized by pus containing lesions
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Juvenile pyoderma
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
Malignant neoplasm of soft tissue arising from connective tissue
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Scar
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
Closed sac of yellow fatty material
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Cyst
Closed sac containing fluid or semisolid material
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Seborrhea
Skin condition characterized by overproduction of sebum
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Skin tag
Small growth that hangs from the body by stalks
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Ulcer
Erosion of skin or mucous membrane
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Decubital ulcers
Erosions of skin or mucous membranes as a result of prolonged pressure Aka bedsores
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Urticaria
Localized areas of swelling that itch | Aka hives
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Verrucae
Warts
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Vesicle
Contained skin elevation filled with fluid that is greater than 0.5 cm in diameter Aka blister, bulla, bleb
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Cauterization
Destruction of tissue using electric current, heat, or chemicals
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Cryosurgery
Destruction if tissue using extreme cold
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Debridement
Removal of tissue and foreign material to aid healing
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Lance
To open or pierce with a lancet to allow drainage
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Laser
Device that transfers light into an intense beam for various purposes

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