integumentary terms

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scraping away of the superficial layers of injured skin

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abrasion

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pertaining to fat

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adipose

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bald

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alopecia

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a procedure involving the removal of a piece of living tissue

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biopsy

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a yeast infection occurring on the skin and mucous membrane

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candidiasis

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a cluster of boils

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carbuncle

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a malignant tumor of epithelial cells

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carcinoma

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an inflammation of the connective tissue underlying the epidermis caused by staphylococcus or streptococcus

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cellulitis

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a waxy substance that helps to prevent bacterial infection

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cerumen

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pertaining to cerumen

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ceruminous

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treatment with drugs

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chemotherapy

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scar of a healed wound

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cicatrix

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contusion

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bruise

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destruction of unwanted tissue by freezing with liquid nitrogen

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cryotherapy

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bluish discoloration of skin

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cyanosis

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a small closed sac or cavity filled with fluid or semifluid

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cyst

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inflammation of the skin

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dermatitis

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one who specializes in the study of the skin and its diseases

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dermatologist

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the inner layer of the skin

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dermis

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a large, irregular area of purplish discoloration

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ecchymosis

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outer layer of the skin

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epidermis

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cells that make up the epidermis

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epithelial

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tissue of the epidermis

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epithelium

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cuticle

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eponychium

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red discoloration of the skin

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erythema

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pertaining to redness of the skin

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erythematous

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a widespread rash

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exanthem

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connective tissue that holds parts together

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fascia

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large, tender, swollen areas around hair follicles or sebaceous glands; boil

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furuncle

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excessive body and facial hair

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hirsutism

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pertaining to under the skin

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hypodermic

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a superficial but highly contagious skin infection that usually affects infants and children

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impetigo

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any skin growth, such as a wart or callus, in which there is overgrowth or thickness of the skin

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keratosis

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removal of skin lesions such as birthmarks or tattoos using an intense beam of light called a laser

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laser therapy

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chronic abnormal condition that is characterized by the accumulation of fat and fluid in the tissues just under the skin of the hips and legs

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lipedema

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a benign tumor of fatty tissue

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lipoma

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withdrawal of fat from the subcutaneous tissue

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liposuction

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half-moon shaped structure at the base of the nail

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lunula

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a discolored, unelevated area of skin

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macule

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substance that gives the skin a darker color

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melanin

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cells producing melanin

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melanocytes

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a malignant tumor arising from the melanocytes in the epidermis

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melanoma

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a yeast infection occurring on the skin and mucous membrane

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moniliasis

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pertaining to the death of tissues

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necrotic

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a severe infection caused by streptococcus bacteria causing inflammation of the fascia and resulting in tissue death

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necrotizing fasciitis

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in-grown toenail

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onychocryptosis

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fungal infection of the skin

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onychomycosis

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benign nipple-like growths projecting from epithelial tissue

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papilloma

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a solid, elevated area of skin

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papule

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infestation with lice

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pediculosis

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small pinpoint hemorrhages under the skin

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petechaie

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skin condition characterized by silvery scales

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psoriasis

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pruritius

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itchy

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bleeding into the skin; purple

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purpura

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a small, elevated area of skin that contains pus

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pustule

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the use of radiation to treat disease, usually cancer

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radiotherapy

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a malignant tumor arising from connective tissues of the skin

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sarcoma

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skin becomes hard and swollen because the connective tissues become thick and hard

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scleroderma

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glands in the skin that secrete oil

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sebaceous

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oil secreted by sebaceous glands

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sebum

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berry-shaped bacteria growing in small clusters, like grapes

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staphylococcus

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berry-shaped bacteria growing in twisted chains

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streptococcus

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pertaining to under the skin

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subcutaneous

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pertaining to under the nail

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sublungual

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radiation treatment applied to a tumor at a distance from the body

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teletherapy

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a fungal infection that can grow on skin, hair, and nails

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tinea

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small, hard skin lesions caused by the human papilloma virus

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verrucae

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an elevated area of skin containing clear fluid

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vesicle

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a raised, circular area of skin usually pale in the center, surrounded by redness

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wheal