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Acantholysis

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loss of cohesion btwn keratinocytes caused by the breakdown of intercellular bridges

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Acanthosis

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thickening of the spinous cell layer (stratum spinosum) of the epidermis

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Acral

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distal parts of the extremities

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Anagen

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phase in which hair synthesis takes place

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Anaplasia

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lack of cellular differentiation & organization, a feature of neoplastic cells

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Angioedema

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vascular reaction involving the deep dermis or subcutis & consistitng of edema manifested as giant wheals & caused by dilation & increased permeability of capillaries

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Angioedema is a deeper version of what?

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Urticaria

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Ballooning degeneration

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marked intracellular fluid accumulation in the cells of the epidermis

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Blister

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localized collection of fluid usually in or beneath the epidermis

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A blister is also known as what? (2)

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vesicle or bulla

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Bulla

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Blister > or = to 1.0 cm

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Carinoma in situ

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malignant neoplasm of epithelial origin that has not invaded through the basement membrane

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Catagen

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Transition phase of the hair cyle; btwn growth & resting phase

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Cellulitis

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acute bacT infection of the dermis & subcutis that spreads to surrounding soft tissues

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What are the characteristics of Cellulitis? (6)

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erythema
warmth
swelling
pain
fever 
enlarged lymph nodes
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What is often the source of infection for Cellulitis?

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penetrating wound in the area of infection

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Comedo (pl= comedones)

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plug of follicular stratum corneum & dried sebum in a hair follicle that leads to follicular distention

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Cornification

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Production of stratum corneum by terminal epidermal differentiation

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Material formed by drying of exudate or secretion on the skin surface

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crust

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Small molecular wt. protein (< 30 kD) that are mediators of inflammation & growth

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Cytokines

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Naturally pigmented black or brown mycelium or conidium

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Dematiaceous

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Infection of the stratum corneum of the epidermis, hair or claws with fungi of the genera Microsporum, Epidermophyton, or Trichophyton

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Dermatophytosis

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Noninflammatory lesion of the skin

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Dermatosis

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Dandruff

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Detritus

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Abnormal, premature or imperfect keratinization

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Dyskeratosis

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Abnormal development

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Dysplasia

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Shedding of hair

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Effluvium

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Degeneration of dermal C.T. leading to accumulation of elastotic fibers

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Elastosis

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29
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When is elastosis sometimes seen?

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w/ solar dermatitis

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30
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peripheral expanding ring of scale

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Epidermal Collarette

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Inflammation of the epidermis

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Epidermitis

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Separation of the epidermis from the dermis

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Epidermolysis

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Have a predilection to enter the epidermis or other epithelial structures as seen with cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (mycosis fungoides)

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Epidermotropic or Epitheliotropic

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Loss of the superficial layers of the epidermis

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Erosion

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Rapid development of skin lesion associated w/ redness

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Eruption

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Redness of the skin caused by congestion of capillaries

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Erythema

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Superficial loss of epidermal layers caused by physical trauma (scratching)

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Excoriation

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Shedding of layers or scales

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Exfoliation

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Stage in which old hairs are shed in the hair cycle

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Exogen

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Fluid, cells or debris from blood vessels deposited in or on other tissues

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Exudate

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Cleft or groove

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Fissure

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42
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Inflammation of a hair follicle

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Folliculitis

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Circumscribed, painful node (accumulation of pus) in the dermis 2ry to follicular rupture

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Furuncle

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Rupture of follicles usually caused by inflammation, distention &/or trauma to entry of follicular contents into the dermis

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Furunculosis

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A genetically determined disorder of the skin

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Genodermatosis

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46
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smooth skin, hairless skin

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A localized, tumor-like malformation of mature cells & tissue that includes normal components of the organ in which the hamartoma arises but that is disorganized, present in excess & sometimes larger than normal.

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Is a hamartoma a true neoplasm?

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No, b/c it involves the proliferation of more than one cell type & often includes the development of complex structures such as arteries or follicles

49
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Intracellular fluid accumulation in cells of the basal epidermis

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Hydropic degeneration

50
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Thickening of the stratum corneum

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Hyperkeratosis

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Incomplete development

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Hypoplasia

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Less hair than normal

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Hypotrichosis

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Congenital skin disorder in which the skin is thickened by scales (hyperkeratosis) that can crack into plates resembling fish scales

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Ichthyosis

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Bacterial dermatitis characterized by pustules

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Slow growing; persistent ulcers on the lips of cats

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Hardening of the skin as a result of inflammation or fibrosis

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Inflammation arranged in a layer close to & often obscurring the epidermal-dermal jxn & w/ vacuolated & sometimes apoptotic basal cells. Can be mild or extensive

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Dermatitis that develops b/c of friction btwn apposing skin surfaces

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Intertrigo

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Epidermal cells that synthesize keratin & comprise more than 90% of epidermal cells

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Keratinocytes

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Uncommon to rare circumscribed paular, plaque-like, or linear focus of proliferative keratinocytes covered by thick stratum corneum

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Keratosis (pl. Keratoses)

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What can cause keratosis? (2)

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Sun exposure

Idiopathic

62
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An intense focal folliculitis usually caused by a dermatophyte infection

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Intraepidermal dendritic APCs

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Langerhans’ cells

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Thickening of skin w/ accentuation of skin creases caused by marked acanthosis

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Lichenification

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Generally refers to a dense zone of dermal inflammation parallel to the epidermis usually w/o basal cell injury

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Uncommon to rare, often idiopathic, single or grouped papules, plaques or papillomatous foci covered by scale

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Lichenoid dermatosis

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Histologically composed of epidermal hyperplasia, lichenoid lymphoplasmacytic dermal inflammation, hyperkeratosis & parakeratosis

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Lichenoid dermatosis

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Flat, circumscribed lesion of altered skin color

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Dark granular pigment produced by melanocytes that is responsible for the brown coloration of hair, skin & other tissues

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Macrophage containing ingested melanin

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Melanophage

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A neuroendocrine cell found in the stratum basale

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Merkel Cell

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Glycosaminoglycan (GAG), normal component of intercellular ground substance of the deris; consists of protein bound to hyaluronic acid

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A mass of hyphae

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Slowly progressive infection of the cutaneous & SQ tissue, fascia & sometimes underlying bone caused by traumatic implantation of actinomycetes or fungi

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Traumatic implantation of actinomycetes

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Actinomycotic mycetoma

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Traumatic implantation of fungi

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Eumycotic mycetoma

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Non-pitting edema of the skin b/c of abnormal deposits of mucin in the dermis

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Ac acute lif-threatening subtype of cellulitis usually caused by Strep. infection & toxin production. Located w/in the SQ fat & fascial planes

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Necrotizing fasciitis

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What are the appearance of the gross lesions of necrotizing fasciitis?

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Painful, hot & swollen areas w/ entensive exudation & necrosis

80
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What can Necrotizing fasciitis progress to?

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can progress rapidly to shock

81
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Circumscribed malformation of the skin assumed to be of congenital or inherited origin & consisting of any component of the skin

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Which term is preferred over nevus?

83
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A circumscribed, solid elevation of skin (> 1cm)

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Abnormal formation of the claw

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Onychodystrophy

85
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Sloughing of the claws

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Oncychomadesis

86
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Inflammation of SQ adipose tissue

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Panniculitis

87
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Circumscribed, solid elevation of skin (< 1cm)

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Retention of pyknotic nuclei in epidermal cells of the stratum corneum

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Parakeratosis

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Inflammation of skin around the claws

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Paronychia

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A localized intraepidermal collection of neoplastic lymphocytes characterisitic of epitheliotropuc lymphoma (mycosis fungoides)

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Pautrier’s Microabscess

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A group of cutaneous dz’s associated w/ blistering

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Mycotic dz caused by pigmented fungi of a variety of genera & species that do not form sclerotic bodies or gransules

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Phaeohyphomycosis

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Melanin pigment w/in dermal macrophages or free in the dermis developing via injury to pigment containing basal layer cells

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Pigmentary Incontinence

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Flat-topped, solid elevation in the skin that occupies a relatively large surface area in comparison w/ its height (> 1 cm)

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Itching

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Small, circumscribed accumulation of pus w/in the epidermis or w/in a hair follicle

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Pyogenic bacterial infection of the skin

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Term from human med; used to define an ulcerative basal cell carcinoma

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Rodent ulcer

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Which term is often incorrectly used in Vet Med to describe an indolent ulcer affecting the lips of cats?

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Rodent Ulcer

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Thin, platelike accumulation of stratum corneum on the surface of the skin

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Nonspecific term for C.S. of scaling, crusting & greasiness

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More specific term, applied to inherited cornification disorders

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Primary seborrhea

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Secretion of the sebaceous glands

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Intercellular edema, which, by widening of the intercellular space & stretching of the “intercellular bridges” creates a sponge-like appearance to the epidermis

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Spongiosis

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Resting phase of the hair cycle

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Full thickness loss of the epidermis w/ extension into the dermis

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Usually transient vascular rxn in the upper dermis consisting of edema manifested clinically as wheals; more superficial version of angioedema

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What is another term for wheals?

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Small blister w/in the epidermis or at or below the dermal-epidermal interface (<1.0 cm)

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Long, coarse hair located above the nose

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Acquired disorder characterized by circumscribed areas of depigmentation in the skin

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Smooth, circumscribed, slightly elevated area on the skin caused by dermal edema

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Unicellular budding fungus

Pathology (13 decks)

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