General Symptomatic Terms Flashcards

1
Q

comedo

A

a plug of sebum within the opening a hair follicle

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2
Q

closed comedo

A

below the skin surface; whitehead

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3
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open comedo

A

open to the skin surface; blackhead

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4
Q

eruption

A

appearance of a skin lesion

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5
Q

erythema

A

redness of skin

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6
Q

pruritus

A

severe itching

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7
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suppuration

A

production of purulent matter (pus)

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8
Q

urticaria

A

hives

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9
Q

xeroderma

A

dry skin

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