Chapter 6 Skin and Membrane Word Building Flashcards
1
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adiposis
A
excessive accumulation of body fat
2
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dermatitis
A
inflammation of the skin
3
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dermabrasion
A
surgical procedure to remove acne scars and marks using an abrasive product to remove part of the skin
4
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hidrosis
A
production and excretion of sweat
5
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ichthyosis
A
congenital skin disorder characterized by dryness and peeling
6
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keratosis
A
skin lesion covered by horny layer of tissue
7
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melanoma
A
malignancy arising from cells that form melanin
8
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mycosis
A
any condition caused by fungus
9
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onychotomy
A
incision into the nail
10
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pilocystic
A
relating to a skin cyst with hair
11
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seborrhea
A
excessive sebum caused by overactivity of sebaceous glands
12
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steatitis
A
inflammation of fatty tissue
13
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trichopathy
A
disease of the hair
14
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xanthoma
A
a yellow or discoloration of the skin
15
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xeroderma
A
excessive dryness of the skin
