Pathology Flashcards
1
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Crust
A
Collection of dried serum and cellular debris.
2
Q
Cyst
A
Thick-walled, closed sac or pounch containing fluid or semisolid material.
3
Q
Erosion
A
Wearing away or loss of epidermis.
4
Q
Fissure
A
Groove or crack-like sore.
5
Q
Macule
A
Flat lesion measuring less than 1 cm in diameter.
6
Q
Nodule
A
Solid, round or oval elevated lesion 1cm in diameter.
7
Q
Papule
A
Small (less than 1cm in diameter), solid elevation of the skin.
8
Q
Polyp
A
Growth extending from the surface of mucous membrane.
9
Q
Pustule
A
Papule containing pus.
10
Q
Ulcer
A
Open sore on the skin or mucous membranes (deeper than erosion).
11
Q
Vesicle
A
Small collection (papule) of clear fluid (serum) ; blister.
12
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Wheal
A
Smooth, edematous (swollen) papule or plaque that is redder or paler than the surrounding skin.
