definitions Flashcards
1
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acanthosis
A
thickening of epithelium
2
Q
acantholysis
A
separation of indivudual keratinocytes
3
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hyperkeratosis
A
increased thickening of keratin layer
4
Q
papillomatosis
A
irregular thickening of the epithelium
5
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spongiosis
A
intercellular oedema in the epidermis
6
Q
how to describe rash state
A
location, distribution, colour, border
7
Q
macule
A
hyper pigmented flat lesion smaller than 1cm
8
Q
patch
A
hyper pigmented flat lesion bigger than 1cm
9
Q
papule
A
raised well defined lesion smaller than 0.5 cm
10
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nodule
A
raised well defined lesion larger than 0.5cm
11
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plaque
A
raised flat top lesion that grows horizontally larger than 1 cm
12
Q
vesicle
A
fluid filled lesion smaller than 0.5cm
13
Q
bulla
A
fluid filled lesion bigger than 0.5cm
14
Q
pustule
A
pus filled lesion
15
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cyst
A
nodule with semi solid material
