Integumentary disease and disorder terms Flashcards
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dermatitis
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inflammation of the skin
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dermatoconiosis
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abnormal condition of the skin caused by dust
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dermatofibroma
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fibrous tumor of the skin
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hidradenitis
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inflammation of a sweat gland
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keratosis
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abnormal condition (growth) of horny tissue (keratin)
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leiodermia
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condition of smooth skin
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onychocryptosis
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abnormal condition of hidden nail (ingrown nail)
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onychomalacia
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softening of the nails
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onychomycosis
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abnormal condition of a fungus in the nails
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onychophagia
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eating the nails
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pachyderma
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thickening of the skin
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paronychia
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diseased state around the nail
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seborrhea
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discharge of sebum (excessive)
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xanthoma
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yellow tumor (benign, primarily in the skin)
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xeroderma
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dry skin ( a mild form of cutaneous disorder characterized by keratinization and noninflammatory scaling)
