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Med Term, Integumentary System Flashcards

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Alopecia

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Lack of hair in spots; baldness

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Adipose

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Fatty; relating to fat

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Apocrine glands

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Glands that appear during and after puberty and secrete sweat, as from the armpits

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Ceruminous glands

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Glands that secrete a waxy substance on the surface of the ear.

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Collagen

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Major protein substance that is tough and flexible and that forms connective tissue in the body.

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Corium

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Layer of skin beneath the epidermis containing blood vessels, nerves, and some glands

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Cuticle

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Thin band of epidermis that surrounds the edge of nails, except at the top.

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Dermis

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Layer of skin beneath the epidermis containing blood vessels, nerves, and some glands

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Diaphoresis

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Excretion of bodily fluid by the sweat glands; sweating

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Eccrine glands

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Sweat glands that occur all over the body, except where the apocrine glands occur

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Epidermis

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Outer portion of the skin containing several strata.

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Exocrine glands

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Glands that secrete through ducts toward the outside of the body

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Hair follicle

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Tubelike sac in the dermis out of which the hair shaft develops

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Hair root

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Portion of the hair beneath the skins surface

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Hair shaft

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Portion of the hair visible above the skins surface

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Hypodermis

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Subcutaneous skin layer; layer below the dermis

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Integument

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Skin and all the elements that are contained within and arise from it

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Keratin

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Hard, horny protein that forms nails and hair

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Lunula

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Half-moon shaped area at the base of the nail plate

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Melanin

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Pigment produced by melanocytes that determines skin, hair, and eye color

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Melanocyte

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Cell in the epidermis that produces melanin

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Nail

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Thin layer of keratin that covers the distal portion of fingers and toes

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Papillary layer

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Thin sublayer of the dermis containing small papillae (nipple-like masses)

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Pore

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Opening or hole, particularly in the skin

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Reticular layer

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Bottom sublayer of the dermis containing reticula (network of structures with connective tissue between)

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Sebaceous glands

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Glands in the dermis that open hair follicles and secrete sebum

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Sebum

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Oily substance, usually secreted into the hair follicle

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Squamous epithelium

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Flat, scaly layer of cells that makes up the epidermis

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Stratified squamous epithelium

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Layers of epithelial cells that make up the strata of epithelium and of the epidermis

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Stratum

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Layer of tissue, especially a layer of the skin

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Stratum corneum

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Top sublayer of the epidermis

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Stratum germinativum

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Bottom sublayer if the epidermis

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Striae

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Stretch marks made in the collagen fibers of the dermis layer

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Subcutaneous layer

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Bottom layer of the skin containing fatty tissue

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Sweat glands

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Coiled glands of the skin that secrete perspiration to regulate body temperature and excrete waste products

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Adip(o)

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Fatty

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Dermat(o)

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Skin

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Derm(o)

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Skin

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Hidr(o)

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Sweat, sweat glands

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Ichthy(o)

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Fish, scaly

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Kerat(o)

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Horny tissue

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Lip(o)

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Fatty

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Melan(o)

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Black, very dark

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Myc(o)

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Fungus

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Onych(o)

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Nail

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Pil(o)

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Hair

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Seb(o)

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Sebum, sebaceous glands

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Steat(o)

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Fat

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Trich(o)

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Hair

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Xanth(o)

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Yellow

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Xer(o)

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Dry

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bx

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Biopsy

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DLE

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Discoid lupus erythematosus- mild form of lupus

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MRSA

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A form of staphylococcus aureus that is resistant to a common group of antibiotics that include methicillin, penicillin, and amoxicillin

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PPD

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Purified protein derivative (of tuberculin)

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PUVA

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Psoralen- ultraviolent A light therapy (used in the treatment of some disorders such as psoriasis

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SLE

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Systemic lupus erythematosus- most severe form of lupus, involving internal organs

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VRE

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A form of enterococcus that is resistant to most antibiotics

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Dermatology

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Medical specialty that deals with diseases of the skin

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Exudate

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Any fluid excreted out of tissue, especially fluid excreted out of an injury to the skin

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Intradermal test

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Test that injects antigen or protein between layers of skin

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Mantoux test

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Test for tuberculosis in which a small dose of tuberculin is injected intradermally with a syringe

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Patch test

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Test for allergic sensitivity in which a small dose of antigen is applied to the skin on a small piece of gauze

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PPD

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Purified protein derivative to tuberculin

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Schick test

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Test for diphtheria

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Scratch test

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Test for allergic sensitivity in which a small amount of antigen is scratched onto the surface of the skin.

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Tine test, TB tine

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Screening test for tuberculosis in which a small dose of tuberculin is injected into a series of sites within a small space a tine (instrument that punctures the surface of the skin)

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Abscess

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Localized collection of pus and other exudate, usually accompanied by swelling and redness

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Acne

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Inflammatory eruption of the skin, occurring in or near sebaceous glands on the face, neck, shoulder or upper back

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Acne vulgaris

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Inflammatory eruption of the skin, occurring in or near sebaceous glands on the face, neck, shoulder or upper back

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Actinic keratosis

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Overgrowth of horny skin that forms from over exposure to sunlight; sunburn

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Albinism

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Rare, congenital condition causing either partial or total lack of pigmentation

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Alopecia areata

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Loss of hair in patches

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Basal cell carcinoma

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Slow-growing cancer of the basal cells of the epidermis, usually a result of sun damage

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Birthmark

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Lesion (especially a hemangioma) visible at or soon after birth; nevus

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Blackhead

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Open hair follicle filled with bacteria and sebum; common in acne; blackhead

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Bulla

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Bubble-like blister on the surface of the skin

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Burn

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Damage to the skin caused by exposure to heat, chemicals, electricity, radiation, or other skin irritants

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Callus

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Mass of hard skin that forms as a cover over broken skin on certain areas of the body, especially the feet and hands

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Candidiasis

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Yeastlike fungus on the skin, caused by Candida; characterized by pruritus, white exudate, peeling, and easy bleeding; examples are thrush and diaper rash

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Carbuncle

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Infected area of the skin producing pus and usually accompanied by fever

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Cellulitis

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Severe inflammation of the dermis and subcutaneous portions of the skin, usually caused by an infection that enters the skin through an opening, as a wound; characterized by local heat, redness, pain, and swelling

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Cherry angioma

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A dome-shaped vascular angioma lesion that usually occurs in the elderly

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Chloasma

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Group of fairly large, pigmented facial patches, often associated with pregnancy

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Cicatrix

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Growth of fibrous tissue inside a wound that forms a scar; also, general term for scar

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Cold sore

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Eruption around the mouth or lips; herpes simplex virus Type 1

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Comedo

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Open hair follicle filled with bacteria and sebum; common in acne; blackhead

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Corn

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Growth of hard skin, usually on the toes

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Crust

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Hard layer, especially one for,ed by dried pus, as a scab

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Cyst

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Abnormal sac containing fluid

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Decubitus ulcer

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Chronic ulcer on skin over bony parts that are under constant pressure; pressure sore

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Depigmentation

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Loos of color of the skin

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Discoid lupus erythematosus

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Mild form of lupus

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Ecchymosis

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Purplish skin patch (bruise) caused by broken blood vessels beneath the surface

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Eczema

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Severe inflammatory condition of the skin, usually of unknown cause

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Erosion

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Wearing away the surface of the skin, especially when caused by friction

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Exanthematous viral disease

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Viral disease that causes a rash on the skin

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Excoriation

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Injury to the surface of the skin caused by a scratch, abrasion, or burn, usually accompanied by some oozing

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Fever blister

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Eruption around the mouth or lips; herpes simplex virus Type 1

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First-degree burn

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Least severe burn, causes injury to the surface of the skin without blistering

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Fissure

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Deep split in the skin

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Furuncle

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Localized skin infection, usually in a hair follicle and containing pus; boil

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Gangrene

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Death of an area of skin, usually caused by loss of blood supply to the area

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Genital herpes

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Herpes that recurs on the genitalia; can be easily transmitted from one person to another through sexual contact

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Herpes

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An inflammatory skin disease caused by viruses of the family Herpesviridae

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Herpes simplex virus Type 1

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Herpes that recurs on the lips and around the area of the mouth, usually during viral illnesses or states of stress

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Herpes simplex virus Type 2

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Herpes that recurs on the genitalia; can be easily transmitted from one person to another through sexual contact

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Herpes zoster

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Painful herpes that affects nerve roots; shingles

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Hives

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Group of reddish wheals, usually accompanied by pruritus and often caused by an allergy

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Impetigo

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A type of pyoderma

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Kaposi’s sarcoma

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Skin cancer associated with AIDS

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Keloid

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Thick scarring of the skin that forms after an injury or surgery

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Keratosis

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Lesion on the epidermis containing keratin

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Lesion

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Wound, damage, or injury to the skin

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Leukoderma

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Absence of pigment in the skin or in an area of the skin

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Leukoplakia

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White patch of mucous membrane on the tongue or cheek

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Macule

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Small, flat, noticeably colored spot on the skin

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Malignant melanoma

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Virulent skin cancer originating in the melanocytes, usually caused by overexposure to the sun

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Neoplasm

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Abnormal tissue growth

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Nevus

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Birthmark

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Nodule

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Small knob of tissue

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Onychia, onychitis

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Inflammation of the nail

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Onychopathy

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Disease of the nail

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Papule

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Small, solid elevation of the skin

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Paronychia

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Inflammation, with pus, of the fold surrounding the nail plate

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Patch

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Small area of skin differing in color from the surrounding area; plaque

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Pediculated polyp

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Polyp that projects upward from a slender stalk

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Pediculosis

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Lice infestation

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Pediculosis

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Lice infestation

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Pemphigus

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Autoimmune disease that causes skin blistering

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Petechia

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A tiny hemorrhage beneath the surface of the skin

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Pilonidal cyst

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Cyst containing hair, usually found at the lower end of the spinal column

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Plantar wart

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Wart on the sole of the foot

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Plaque

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Small area of skin differing in color from the surrounding area

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Polyp

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Bulging mass of tissue that projects outward from the skins surface

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Pressure sore

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Chronic ulcers on skin over bony parts that are under constant pressure; pressure sore

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Pruritus

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Itching

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Psoriasis

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Chronic skin condition accompanied by scaly lesions with extreme pruritus

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Purpura

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Skin condition with extensive hemorrhages underneath the skin covering a wide area

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Pustle

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Small elevation n the skin containing pus

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Pyoderma

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Any inflammation of the skin that produces pus

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Ringworm

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Fungal infection; tinea

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Rosacea

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Vascular disease that causes blotchy, red patches on the skin, particularly on the nose and cheeks

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Rosela

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Skin eruption of small, rosey patches, usually caused by a virus

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Rubella

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Disease that caused a viral skin rash; German measles

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Rubeola

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Disease that causes a viral skin rash; measle

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Scabies

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Skin eruption caused by a mite burrowing into the skin

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Scale

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Small plate of hard skin that falls off

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Scleroderm

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Thickening of the skin caused by an increase in collagen formation

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Sebaceous cyst

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Cyst containing yellow sebum

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Seborrhea

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Overproduction of sebum by the sebaceous glands

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Second-degree burn

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Moderately severe burn that affects the spider is and dermis; usually involves blistering

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Sessile polyp

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Polyp that projects upward from a broad base

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Shingles

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Viral disease affecting peripheral nerves and caused by herpes zoster

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Squamous cell carcinoma

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Cancer of the squamous epithelium

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Systematic lupus erythematosus

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Most severe form of lupus, involving internal organs

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Telangiectasia

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A permanent dialait on of the small blood vessels

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Third-degree burn

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Most severe type of burn; involves complete destruction of an area of skin

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Tinea

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Fungal infection; ringworm

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Tumor

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Any mass of tissue; swelling

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Ulcer

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Open legion, usually with superficial loss of tissue

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Urticaria

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Group of reddish wheals, usually accompanied by pruritus and often caused by an allergy

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Varicella

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Contagious skin disease, usually occurring during childhood, and often accompanied by the formation of pustules; chicken pox

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Vascular lesion

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Lesion in a blood vessel that shows through the skin

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Verruca

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Flesh-colored growth, sometimes caused by a virus; wart

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Vesicle

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Small, raised sac on the skin containing fluid

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Vitiligo

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Condition in which white patches appear on otherwise normally pigmented skin

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Wart

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Flech-colored growth, sometimes caused by a virus; wart

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Wheal

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Itchy patch of raised skin

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Whitehead

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Closed comedo that does not contain the dark bacteria present in blackheads

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Allograft

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Skin graft using donor skin from one person to another

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Autograft

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Skin graft using skin from one’s own body

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Biopsy

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Excision of tissue for microscopic examination

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Cauterize

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To apply heat to an area to cause coagulation and stop bleeding

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Cryosurgery

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Surgery that removes tissue by freezing it with liquid nitrogen

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Curettage

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Removal of tissue from an area, such as a wound, by scraping

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Debridement

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Removal of dead tissue from a wound

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Dermabrasion

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Removal of wrinkles, scars, tattoos, and other marks by scraping with brushes or emery papers

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Electrodesiccation

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Drying with electrical current

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Fulguration

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Destruction of tissue using electric sparks

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Heterograft

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Skin graft using donor skin from one species to another xenograft

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Homograft

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Skin graft using donor skin from one person to another; allograft

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MOHs’ surgery

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Removal of thin layers of malignant tissue until nonmalignant tissue is found

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Plastic surgery

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Repair or reconstruction (as of the skin) by means of surgery

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Skin graft

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Placement of fresh skin over a damaged area

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Xenograft

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Skin graft using donor skin from one species to another xenograft

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Alpha-hydroxy

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Agent added to cosmetics to improve the skin’s appearance

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Anesthetic

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Agent that relieves pain by blocking nerve sensation

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Antibacterial

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Agent that kills or slows the grow of bacteria

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Antibiotic

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Agent that kills or slows the growth of a microorganism

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Antifungal

A

Agent that kills or slows the growth of fungi

191
Q

Antihistamine

A

Agent that controls allergic reactions by blocking the effectiveness of histamines in the body

192
Q

Anti-inflammatory

A

Agent that relieves the symptoms of inflammations

193
Q

Antipruritic

A

Agent that controls itching

194
Q

Antiseptic

A

Agent that kills or slows the growth of microorganisms

195
Q

Astringent

A

Agent that removes excess oils and impurities from the surface of the skin

196
Q

Chemotherapy

A

Treatment of cancer that uses chemicals to destroy malignant cells

197
Q

Corticosteroid

A

Agent with anti-inflammatory properties

198
Q

Emollient

A

Agent that smooths or softens skin

199
Q

Keratolytic

A

Agent that aids in the removal of warts and corns

200
Q

Parasiticide

A

Agent that kills or slows the growth of parasites

201
Q

Radiation therapy

A

Treatment of cancer that uses ionizing radiation to destroy malignant cells

202
Q

Topical anesthetic

A

Anesthetic applied to the surface of the skin

203
Q

Ultraviolet light

A

Artificial sunlight used to treat some skin lesions

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