Terminology

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pathologic epithelium-lined cavity, often filled with liquid or semi-solid contents

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cyst

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describing a tumor or growth exhibiting numerous surface projections

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papillary

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large blister, greater than 5 mm in diameter

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bulla

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lesion characterized by loss of the surface epithelium and frequently some of the underlying connective tissue, often appears depressed or excavated

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ulcer

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describing a tumor or growth whose base is narrower than the widest part of the lesion

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pedunculated

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focal area of color change which is not elevated or depressed in relation to its surroundings

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macule

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non-elevated area of hemorrhage, larger than a petechiae

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ecchymosis

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describing a tumor or growth exhibiting a rough, wart-like surface

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verrucous

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round, pinpoint area of hemorrhage

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petechia

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lesion that is slightly elevated and is flat on its surface, may be the same color or different color from the adjacent tissue

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plaque

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a lesion that grows outward from the surface

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exophytic

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causes expansion of the affected tissue

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expansile

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vascular lesion caused by dilation of small, superficial blood vessel

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telangiectasia

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superficial lesion, often arising secondary to rupture of a vesicle or bulla, characterized by partial or total loss of the surface epithelium

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erosion

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describing a radiolucent lesion having a single compartment

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unilocular

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fluid filled

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fluctant

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superficial blister, 5 mm or less in diameter, usually filled with clear fluid

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vesicle

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solid, raised lesion which is greater than 5 mm in diameter

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nodule

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grows inward, down into the underlying tissue

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endophytic

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solid, raised lesion which is less than 5 mm in diameter

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papule

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describing a radiolucent lesion having several of many components

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multilocular

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describing a tumor or growth whose base is the widest part of the lesion

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sessile

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narrow slit-like groove

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fissure