Chapter 5 - Definitions Flashcards by Kayla Brewster

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hyperhydrosis

A

condition of excessive sweating

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eschar

A

scab

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pruritus

pronounce: (prew-right-iss)

A

severe itching

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cicatrix

pronounce: (sick-a-tricks)

A

scar left after the healing of a wound

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trichomycosis

A

fungal condition of the hair

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exudate

A

oozing of pus

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subungual

A

pertaining to below the nail

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erythema

A

redness of the skin

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alopecia

A

condition of hair loss

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decubitus ulcer

A

bedsore

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comedo

A

blackhead

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erythroderma

A

redness of the skin

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pediculosis

A

condition of infestation of lice

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anhidrosis

A

condition of lack of sweating

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rhytidoplasty

A

surgical repair of wrinkles

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intradermal

A

pertaining to within the skin

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hypodermic

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pertaining to below the skin

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folliculitis

A

inflammation of a follicle

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dermatisis

A

inflammation of the skin

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dermomycosis

A

skin condition caused by fungus

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dermatology

A

study of skin

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dermatologist

A

specialist in the study of the skin

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cutaneous

A

pertaining to the skin

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subcutaneous

A

pertaining to below the skin

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onychomycosis

pronounce: (onny-ko-my-ko-sis)

A

a fungal condition of a nail