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albin/o

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white

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cauter/o

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to burn

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cry/o

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cold

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cutane/o

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skin

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derm/o

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skin

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dermat/o

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skin

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diaphor/o

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profuse sweating

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electr/o

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electricity

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erythr/o

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red

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hidr/o

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sweat

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ichthy/o

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scaly, dry

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kerat/o

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hard, horny

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leuk/o

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white

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lip/o

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fat

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melan/o

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black

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myc/o

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fungus

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necr/o

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death

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onych/o

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nail

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pedicul/o

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lice

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phot/o

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light

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py/o

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pus

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rhytid/o

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wrinkle

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sarc/o

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flesh

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scler/o

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hard

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seb/o

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oil

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system/o

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system

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trich/o

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hair

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ungu/o

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nail

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vesic/o

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sac, bladder

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xer/o

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dry

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-derma

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skin condition

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allo-

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other, different from ususal

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xeno-

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foreign

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hair

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provides some protection; associated with sensory receptors

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skin

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protective barrier; houses sensory receptors, secrets sweat and sebum, temperature regulation

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nail

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covers and protects tips of digits

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sebaceous glands

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found in the dermis; secret oil sebum, which lubricates the hair and skin, helping to prevent drying and cracking; secrete directly into hair follicles, rather than to a duct

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sweat / sudoriferous glands

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highly coiled glands located in the dermis; secreting sweat helps cool the body and also contains waste products

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hydr/o

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water

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-al

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pertaining to

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-ectomy

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surgical removal

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-emia

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blood condition

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-ia

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state, condition

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-iasis

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abnormal condition

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-ic

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pertaining to

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-ism

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state of

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-itis

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inflammation

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-logy

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study of

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-malacia

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abnormal softening

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-oma

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mass, tumor

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-opsy

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view of

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-osis

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abnormal condition

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-ous

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pertaining to

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-phagia

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eat, swallow

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-plasty

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surgical repair

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-rrhea

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discharge

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-tic

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pertaining to

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-tome

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instrument to cut

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-ule

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small

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an-

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without

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anti-

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against

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auto-

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self

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de-

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without

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epi-

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above

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hyper-

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excessive

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hypo-

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below

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intra-

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within

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para-

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beside

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sub-

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under

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cutaneous

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pertaining to the skin

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dermal

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pertaining to the skin

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epidermal

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pertaining to upon the skin

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hypodermic

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pertaining to under the skin

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intradermal

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pertaining to within the skin

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subcutaneous

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pertaining to under the skin

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ungual

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pertaining to the nails

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dermatology

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branch of medicine involving diagnosis and treatment of conditions and diseases of the integumentary system

Physician is a dermatologist

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plastic surgery

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surgical specialty involved in repair, reconstruction, or improvement of body structures such as the skin that are damaged, missing or misshapen

Physician is a plastic surgeon

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abrasion

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a scraping-away of the skin surface by friction

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anhidrosis

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abnormal condition of no sweat

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comedo

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collection of hardened sebum in hair follicle

a blackhead

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contusion

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injury caused by a blow to the body; causes swelling, pain, and bruising. the skin is not broken

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cyst

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fluid-filled sac under the skin

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depigmentation

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loss of normal skin color or pigment

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diaphoresis

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profuse sweating

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ecchymosis

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skin discoloration caused by blood collecting under the skin following a blunt trauma to the skin

a bruise

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erythema

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redness or flushing of the skin

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erythroderma

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the condition of having reddened or flushed skin

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eschar

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a thick layer of dead tissue and tissue fluid that develops over a deep burn area

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fissure

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crack-like lesion or groove on the skin

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hirsutism

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excessive hair growth over the body

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hyperemia

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redness of the skin due to increased blood flow

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hyperhidrosis

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abnormal condition of excessive sweat

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hyperpigmentation

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abnormal amount of pigmentation in the skin

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ichthyoderma

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the condition of having scaly or dry skin

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lesion

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a general term for a wound, injury, or abnormality

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leukoderma

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having skin that appears white because the normal skin pigment is absent. may be all of the skin or just in some areas.

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lipoma

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fatty mass

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macule

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flat, discolored area that is flush with the skin surface.

i.e. a freckle or a birthmark

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necrosis

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abnormal condition of death

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nevus

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pigmented skin blemish, birthmark, or mole. usually benign but may become cancerous

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nodule

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firm, solid mass of cells in the skin larger than 0.5 cm in diameter

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onychomalacia

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softening of the nails

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pallor

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abnormal paleness of the skin

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papule

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small, solid, circular raised spot on the surface of the skin less than 0.5 cm in diameter

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petechiae

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pinpoint purple or red spots from minute hemorrhages under the skin

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photosensitivity

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condition in which the skin reacts abnormally when exposed to light, such as the ultraviolet (UV) rays of the sun

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pruritus

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severe itching

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purpura

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hemorrhages intot he skin due to fragile blood vessels that appear dark brown/ purplish. commonly seen in older adults.

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purulent

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containing pus or an infection that is producing pus.

pus consists of dead bacteria, white blood cells, and tissue debris.

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pustule

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raised spot on the skin containing pus

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pyoderma

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the presence of pus on or in the layers of skin.

a sign of bacterial infection.

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scleroderma

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a condition in which the skin has lost its elasticity and become hardened

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sebohhea

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oily discharge

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suppurative

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containing or producing pus

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ulcer

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open sore or lesion in skin or mucous membrane

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urticaria

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also called hives; a skin eruption of pale reddish wheals with severe itching. usually associated with food allergy, stress of drug reactions

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vesicle

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a blister; small, fluid-filled raised spot on the skin

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wheal

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small, round, swollen area on the skin; typically seen in allergic skin reactions such as hives and usually accompanied by urticaria

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xeroderma

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condition in which the skin is abnormally dry

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abcess

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a collection of pus in the skin

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acne

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inflammatory diseases of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles resulting in papules and pustules

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acne rosacea

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chronic form of acne seen in adults involving redness, tiny pimples, and broken blood vessels, primarily on the nose and cheeks

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acne vulgaris

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common form of acne seen in teenagers. characterized by comedos, papules, and pustules

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albinism

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a genetic condition in which the body is unable to make melanin. characterized by white hair and skin and red pupils due to the lack of pigment. the person with albinism is called an albino

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basal cell carcinoma (BCC)

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cancerous tumor of the basal cell layer of the epidermis. a frequent type of skin cancer that rarely metastasizes or spreads. these cancers can arise on sun-exposed skin

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burn

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damage to the skin that can result from exposure to open fire, electricity, ultraviolet (UV) light from the sun or caustic chemicals. seriousness depends on the amount of body surface involved and the depth of the burn as determined by the amount of damage to each layer. skin and burns are categorized as first degree, second degree, or third degree.

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first degree burn

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superficial

reddened skin

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second degree burn

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blistered skin

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third degree burn

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charring of the skin

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cellulitis

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a diffuse, acute infection and inflammation of the connective tissue found in the skin

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cicatrix

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a scar

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decubitus ulcer

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open sore caused by pressure over bony prominences cutting off the blood flow to the overlaying skin. these can appear in bedridden patients who lie in one position too long and can be difficult to heal.

also called bedsore or pressure sore

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dermatitis

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inflammation of the skin

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dermatosis

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a general term indicating the presence of an abnormal skin condition

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dry gangrene

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late stages of gangrene characterized by the affected area becoming dried, blackened, and shriveled

referred to as mummified

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eczema

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superficial dermatitis of unknown cause accompanied by redness, vesicles, itching, and crusting

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gangrene

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tissue necrosis usually due to deficient blood supply

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ichthyosis

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condition in which skin becomes dry, scaly, and keratinized

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impetigo

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a highly infectious bacterial infection of the skin with pustules that rupture and become crusted over

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Kaposi’s sarcoma

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form of skin cancer frequently seen in acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) patients. consists of brownish-purple papules that spread from the skin an metastasize to internal organs

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keloid

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formation of raised and thickened hypertrophic scar after injury or surgery

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keratosis

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term for any skin condition involving an overgrowth and thickening of the epidermis layer

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laceration

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a torn or jagged wound; incorrectly used to describe a cut

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malignant melanoma (MM)

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dangerous form of skin cancer caused by an uncontrolled growth of melanocytes. may quickly metastasize or spread to internal organs.

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pediculosis

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infestation with lice. the eggs laid by the lice are called nits and cling tightly to hair.

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psoriasis

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chronic inflammatory condition consisting of papules forming “silvery scale” patches with circular borders.

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rubella

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contagious viral skin infection. commonly called German measles.

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scabies

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contagious skin disease caused by an egg-laying mite that burrows through the skin and causes redness and intense itching; often seen in children.

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sebaceous cyst

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sac under the skin filled with sebum or oil from a sebaceous gland. this can grow to a large size and may need to be excised.

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squamous cell carcinoma (SCC)

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cancer of the epidermis layer of skin that may invade deeper tissue and metastasize. often begins as a sore that does not heal.

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strawberry hemanogioma

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congenital collection of dilated blood vessels causing a red birthmark that fades a few months after birth

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systemic lupus erythematosus

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chronic disease of the connective tissue that injures the skin, joints, kidneys, nervous system, and mucous membranes. this is an autoimmune condition. may produce characteristic red scaly butterfly rash across the cheeks and nose.

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tinea

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fungal skin disease resulting in itching, scaling lesions

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tinea capitis

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fungal infection of the scalp.

commonly called ringworm

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varicella

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contagious viral skin infection.

commonly called chickenpox

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verruca

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commonly called warts

a benign growth caused by a virus. has a rough surface that is removed by chemicals and/or laser therapy

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vitiligo

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disappearance of pigment from the skin in patches, causing a milk-white appearance

also called leukoderma

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wet gangrene

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an area of gangrene that becomes secondarily infected by pus-producing bacteria

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alopecia

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absence or loss of hair, especially of the head

commonly called baldness

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carbuncle

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furuncle involving several hair follicles

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furuncle

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bacterial infection of a hair follicle.

characterized by redness, pain, and swelling.

also called a boil

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trichomycosis

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abnormal condition of hair fungus

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onychia

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infected nail bed

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onychomycosis

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abnormal condition of nail fungus

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onychophagia

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nail eating / nail biting

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paronychia

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infection of the skin fold around the nail

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culture and sensitivity (C&S)

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laboratory test that grows a colony of bacteria removed from an infected area in order to identify the specific infecting bacteria and then determine its sensitivity to a variety of antibiotics

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biopsy

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piece of tissue removed by syringe and needle, knife, punch, or brush to examine under a microscope. used to aid in diagnosis.

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exfoliative cytology

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scraping cells from tissue and then examining them under a microscope

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frozen section (FS)

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thin piece of tissue cut from a frozen specimen for rapid examination under a microscope

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fungal scrapings

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scrapings, taken with a curette or scraper, of tissue from lesions are placed on a growth medium and examined under a microscope to identify fungal growth

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allograft

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skin graft from one person to another; donor is usually a cadaver

also called homograft

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autograft

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skin gradft from a person’s own body

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dermatome

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instrument for cutting the skin or thin transplants of skin

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dermatoplasty

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skin grafting; transplantation of skin

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skin graft (SG)

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transfer of skin from a normal area to cover another site. used to treat burn victims and after some surgical procedures.

also called dermatoplasty

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xenograft

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skin graft from an animal of another species (usually a pig) to a human.

also called heterograft

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cauterization

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destruction of tissue by using caustic chemicals, electric currents, or by heating or freezing.

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cryosurgery

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use of extreme cold to freeze and destroy tissue

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curettage

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removal of superficial skin lesions with a curette (surgical instrument shaped like a spoon) or scraper

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debridement

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removal of foreign material and dead or damaged tissue from a wound

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electrocautery

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to destroy tissue with an electric current

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incision and drainage

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making an incision to create an opening for the drainage of material such as pus

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onychectomy

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removal of a nail

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chemabrasion

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abrasion using chemicals

also called a chemical peel

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dermabrasion

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abrasion or rubbing using wire brushes or sandpaper. performed to remove acne scars, tattoos, and scar tissue

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laser therapy

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removal of skin lesions and birthmarks using a laser beam that emits intense heat and power at a close range. the laser converts frequencies of light into one small, powerful beam.

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liposuction

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removal of fat beneath the skin by means of suction

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rhytidectomy

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surgical removal of excess skin to eliminate wrinkles

commonly referred to as a face lift.

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anesthetic

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deadens pain when applied to the skin

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antibiotic

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kills bacteria causing skin infections

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antifungal

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kills fungi infecting the skin

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antiparasitic

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kills mites or lice

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antipruritic

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reduces severe itching

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antiseptic

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kills bacteria in skin cuts and wounds or at a surgical site

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corticosteroid cream

A

a cream containing a hormone produced by the adrenal cortex that has very strong anti-inflammatory properties

198
Q

Angi/o

A

Vessel

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Q

Bas/o

A

The base

200
Q

Cis/o

A

To cut

201
Q

Esthesi/o

A

Feeling

202
Q

Carcin/o

A

Cancer

203
Q

Chem/o

A

Chemical

204
Q

Sarc/o

A

Flesh

Medical Terminology (13 decks)

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