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Chapter 5- definition first Flashcards

1
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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 (adipose) tissue

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steatitis

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pertaining to beneath the skin

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subcutaneous

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5
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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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abnormal condition of dry or scaly skin

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ichthyosis

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abnormal condition of horny tissue

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keratosis

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black tumor

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melanoma

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Fungal infection of the skin

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dermatomycosis

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softening of the nails

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onychomalacia

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pertaining to the nails

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ungual

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14
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pertaining to a hair in a nest

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pilonidal

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disease involving the hair

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trichopathy

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hardening of the skin

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scleroderma

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17
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discharge of sebum

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seborrhea

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18
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pertaining to scales (or covered with scales)

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squamous

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skin transplantation from a foreign donor (usually a pig) for a human: also called heterograft

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xenograft

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dry skin

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xeroderma

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21
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fat cell

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lipocyte

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22
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pus in the skin

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pyoderma

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specialist in treatment of skin disorders

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dermatologist

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study of the skin (and its disease)

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dermatology

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use of cold in the treatment (of disease)

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cryotherapy

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26
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abnormal condition of absence of sweat

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anhidrosis

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excessive or profuse sweating; also called sudoresis or hyperhidrosis

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diaphoresis

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above the skin

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epidermis

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transplantation of tissue between individuals of the same species; also called allograft

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homograft

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30
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excessive or profuse sweating; also called diaphoresis or sudoresis

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hyperhidrosis

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pertaining to beneath the nail of a finger or toe

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subungual

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32
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localized collection of pus at the site of an infection (characteritically a staphylococcal infection)

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abscess

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inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles of the skin with characteristic lesions that include blackheads (comedos), inflmmatory papules, pustules, nodules, and cysts; usually associated with seborrhea; also called acne vulgaris

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acne

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34
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partial or complete loss of hair resulting from normal aging, an endocrine disorder, a drug reaction, anticancer medication, or a skin disease, commonly called baldness

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alopecia

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Form of intrapidermal carcinoma (squamous cell) characterized by red-brown scaly or crusted lesions that resemble a patch of psoriasis or dermatitis; also called Bowen precancerous dermatosis

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Bowen Disease

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36
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Diffuse (widespread), acute infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

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cellulitis

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37
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pigmentary skin discoloration usually occurring in yellowish brown patches or spots

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chloasma

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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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comedo

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39
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infection of the skin caused by fungi

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dermatomycosis

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40
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skin discoloration consisting of a large, irregularly formed hemorrhagic area with color changing from blue-black to greenish brown or yellow; commonly called a bruise

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ecchymosis

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chronic skin inflmmation characterized by errythema, papules, vesicles, pustules, scales, crusts, scabs, and, possibly, itching

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eczema

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42
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redness of the skin caused by swelling of the capillaries

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erythema

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43
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damaged tissue following a sever burn

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eschar

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44
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bacterial infection characterized by isolated pustules that become crusted and rupture

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impetigo

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45
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thickened area of the epidermis or any horny growth on the skin (such as a callus or wart)

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keratosis

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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

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unnatural paleness or absence of color in the skin

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pallor

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

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pediculosis

49
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minute, pinpoint hemorrhage under the skin

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petechia

50
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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; also known as decubitus ulcer

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pressure ulcer

51
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intense itching

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pruritus

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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

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Any of several bleeding disorders characterized by hemorrhage into the tissues, particuarly beneath the skin or mucous membranes, producing ecchymoses or petechiae

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purpura

54
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contagious skin disease transmitted by the itch mite, commonly through sexual contact

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scabies

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fungal skin infection whose name commonly indicated the body part affected; also called ringworm

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tinea

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

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urticaria

57
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epidermal growth caused by a virus; also known as warts. Types include plantar warts, juvenile warts, and venereal warts

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verruca

58
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localized loss of skin pigmentation characterized by milk-white patches

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vitiligo

59
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any 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 (ST)

60
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skin test that identifies suspected allergens by subcutaneously injected small amounts of extracts of the suspected allergens and observing the skin for a subsequent reaction

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intradermal

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skin test that identifies suspected allergens by topical application of the substance to be tested (such as food, pollen, and animal fur), usually on the forearm and observing for a subsequent reaction

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patch

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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 (prick)

63
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What are the three types of skin tests?

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Intradermal
patch
scratch (prick)

64
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representative tissue sample removed from a body site for microscopic examination

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biopsy

65
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What are the four types of biopsy?

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Needle, punch, shave, frozen section (FS)

66
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removal of small tissue sample for examination using a hallow needle, usually attached to a syringe

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needle biopsy

67
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removal of a small core of tissue using a hallow punch

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punch biopsy

68
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removal of surgical blade is used to remove elevated lesions

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shave

69
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ultrathin slice of tissue from a frozen specimen for immediate pathological examination

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frozen section (FS)

70
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chemical removal of the outer layers of skin to treat acne scarring and general keratoses; also called chemabrasion

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chemical peel

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

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debridement

72
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Rubbing (abrasion) using wire brushes or sandpaper to mechanically scape away (abrade) the epidermis

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dermabrasion

73
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tissue destruction by means of high frequency electric current; also called electrodesiccation

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fulguration

74
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use of subfreezing temp (commonly liquid nitrogen) to destroy of eliminate abnormal tissue, such as tumors, warts, and unwated cancerous or infected tissue

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cyrosurgery

75
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tumor consisting of fat

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adipoma/ lipoma

76
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hernia consisting of fat

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lipocele/ adipocele

77
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resembling fat

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adipoid, lipoid

78
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fat cell

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adipocyte/ lipocyte

79
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inflammation of the skin

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dermatitis

80
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instrument to incise the skin

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dermatotome

81
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tumor of the nails

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onychoma

82
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softening of the nails

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onychomalacia

83
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abnormal condition of the nail

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onychosis

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abnormal condition of the nails caused by a fungus

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onychomycosis

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abnormal condition of a hidden (ingrown) nail

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onychocryptosis

86
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disease of the nails

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onychopathy

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disease of the hair

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trichopathy

88
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abnormal condition of hair caused by a fungus

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trichomycosis

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study of the skin

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dermatology

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specialist in skin (disease)

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dermatologist

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excision of fat (adipose tissue)

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adipectomy/ lipectomy

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removal of a nail

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onychectomy

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incision of a nail

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onychotomy

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surgical (plastic) repair of the skin

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dermatoplasty, dermoplasty

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infestation with lice

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pediculosis

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skin depigmentation characterized by milky white patches

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vitiligo

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fungal skin infection, also called ringworm

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tinea

98
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contagious skin disease transmitted by the itch mite

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scabies

99
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bacterial skin infection characterized by pustules that become crusted and rupture

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impetigo

100
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allergic reaction of the skin characterized by elevated red patches called hives

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urticaria

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

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chloasma

102
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hemorrhagic spot or bruise on the skin

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ecchymosis

103
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minute or small hemorrhagic spots on the skin

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petechiae

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loss or absence of hair

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alopecia

105
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topical agents to treat athlete’s foot and onychomycosis

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antifungal

106
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tissue destruction by means of high frequency electric current

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fulguration

107
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agents that decrease inflammation or itching

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corticosteroids

108
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use of wire brushes or other abrasive materials to remove scars, tattoos, or fine wrinkles

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dermabrasion

109
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agents that kill parasitic skin infestations

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parasiticides

110
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agents that soften the outer layer of skin so that it sloughs off

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keratolytics

111
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procedure in which extracts of suspected allergens are injecte subcutaneously

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intradermal test

112
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procedure in which allergens are applied topically, usually on the forewarm

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patch test

113
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skin graft taken from one site and applied to another site of the patient’s body

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autograft

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

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xenograft

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