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Unit 14 Quiz 13 Flashcards

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Sebaceous glands

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Sac line glands associated with hair follicles , secrete sebum an oily substance that lubricates and waterproofs the skin

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Sudoriferous glands

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Coiled glands that vent directly to the skin surface or through hair follicles , release perspiration to cool body by evaporation , eliminate some soul ale wastes

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Nails

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Cover distal end of finger and toes composed of keratin,grow from proximal end , protection help in grasping object

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Hair

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Made keratin develops in a follicle grows from base of follicle , conserves heat , when raise by ar rector pili muscle stimulates secretion of sebum

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Epidermis

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Composed mostly of stratified squamous epithelium

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Dermis

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Composed of connective tissue

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Subcutaneous tissue

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Loose connective tissue with large amount of adipose tissue

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Derm/o

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Skin

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Kerat/o

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Keratin horny layer of the skin

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Melan/o

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Dark black , melanin

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Hidr/o

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Sweat , perspiration

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Seb/o

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Sebum , sebaceous gland

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Trich/o

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Hair

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Onych/o

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Nail

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Cutaneous

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Pertaining to the skin

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Derma

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Skin

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Dermis

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The layer of the skin between the epidermis and the
subcutaneous tissue; the true skin or corium

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Epidermis

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The outermost layer of the skin

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Hair

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A thread like keratinized growth from the skin

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Hair follicle

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The sheath in which a hair develops

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Integumentary system

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The skin and its associated glands hair and nails

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Keratin

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A Protein that thickens and toughens the skin and makes up hair and nails.

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Melanin

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A dark pigment that gives color to the hair and skin and protects
the skin against the sun’s radiation

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Nail

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A plate-like keratinized outgrowth of the skin that covers the
dorsal surface of the terminal phalanges

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Sebaceous gland

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A gland that produces sebum; usually associated with a hair follicle

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Sebum

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A fatty secretion of the sebaceous glands that lubricates the hair
and skin

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Skin

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The tissue that covers the body; the integument

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Subcutaneous tissue

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The layer of tissue beneath the skin; also called the hypodermis

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Sudoriferous gland

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A sweat gland

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Bulla

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Raised fluid filled lesion larger than a vesicle

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Fissure

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Crack or break in the skin

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Lesion

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A distinct are of damaged tissue an injury or wound

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Macule

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Flat, colored spot less than 1 cm in size. A larger spot is
called a patch

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Nodule

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Solid, raised lesion larger than a papule (less than 1 cm);
often indicative of systemic disease

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Papule

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Firm, circular, raised surface lesion less than 1 cm in size,
such as a pimple

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Plaque

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Superficial, flat, or slightly raised differentiated patch
more than 1 cm in diameter

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Pustule

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Raised pus-filled lesion; often in a hair follicle or sweat
gland pore

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Ulcer

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Lesion resulting from destruction of the skin and
perhaps subcutaneous tissue

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Vesicle

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Fluid-filed, raised lesion less than 5 mm in size; a blister
or bleb

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Wheal

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Smooth, rounded, slightly raised area often associated
with itching; seen in urticaria (hives), such as those
resulting from allergy

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Atopic dermatitis

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Hereditary, allergic, chronic inflammation of the skin with
pruritus (itching); eczema

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Basal cell carcinoma

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An epithelial tumor that rarely metastasizes and has a high
cure rate with surgical removal

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Cicatrization

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The process of scar formation; a scar is a cicatrix

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Debridement

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Removal of dead or damaged tissue, as from a wound

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Dehiscence

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Splitting or bursting, as when the layers of a wound separate

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Dermatitis

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Inflammation of the skin, often associated with redness and
itching; may be caused by allergy, irritants (contact
dermatitis), or a variety of diseases

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Dermatology

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Study of the skin and diseases of the skin

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Dermatome

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Instrument for cutting thin section of skin for skin grafting

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Eczema

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A general term for an inflammation of the skin with redness,
lesions, and itching; atopic dermatitis

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Erythema

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Diffuse redness of the skin

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Escharotomy

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Removal of scab tissue (eschar) resulting from burns or other
skin injuries

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Evisceration

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Protrusion of internal organs (viscera) through an opening, as
through a wound

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Exudates

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Material, which may include fluid, cells, pus, or blood, that
escapes from damaged tissue

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Kaposi sarcoma

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Cancerous lesion of the skin and other tissues seen most often
in patients with AIDS

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Keloid

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A raised, thickened scar caused by tissue overgrowth during
scar formation

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Lupus erythematosus

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A chronic, inflammatory, autoimmune disease of
connective tissue that often involves the skin; types
include the more widespread systemic lupus
erythematosus (SLE) and a discoid form (DLE) that
involves only the skin

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Malignant melanoma

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A metastasizing pigmented tumor of the skin

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Pemphigus

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An autoimmune disease of the skin characterized by
sudden, intermittent formation of bullae (blisters);
may be fatal if untreated

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Pressure ulcer

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An ulcer caused by pressure to an area of the body, as
from a bed or chair; decubitus ulcer, bedsore, pressure
sore

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Pruritus

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Severe itching

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Psoriasis

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A chronic hereditary dermatitis with red lesions covered by
silvery scales

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Rule of nines

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A chronic hereditary dermatitis with red lesions covered by
silvery scales

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Scleroderma

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A chronic disease that is characterized by thickening and
tightening of the skin and that often involves internal
organs in a form called progressive systemic sclerosis (PSS)

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Squamous cell carcinoma

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An epidermal cancer that may invade deeper tissues but tends not to metastasize

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Acne

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An inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands and hair
follicles usually associated with excess secretion of sebum;
acne vulgaris

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Albinism

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A hereditary lack of pigment in the skin, hair, and eyes

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Alopecia

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Absence or loss hair , baldness

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Beau lines

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White lines across the fingernails; usually a sign of systemic
disease or injury

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Diaphoresis

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Profuse sweating

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Dsykeratosis

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Any abnormality in keratin formation in epithelial cells

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Ecchymosis

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A collection of blood under the skin caused by leakage
from small vessels

72
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Excoriation

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Lesion caused by scratching or abrasion

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Folliculitis

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Inflammation of a hair follicle

74
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Hemangioma

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A benign tumor of blood vessels; in the skin, called
birthmarks or port wine stains

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Herpes simplex

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A group of acute infections caused by herpes simplex virus.
Type I herpes simplex virus produces fluid-filled vesicles,
usually on the lips, after fever, sun exposure, injury, or
stress; cold sore, fever blister. Type II infections usually
involve the genital organs

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Hirsutism

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Excessive growth of hair

77
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Impetigo

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A bacterial skin infection with pustules that rupture and
form crusts; most commonly seen in children, usually on
the face

78
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Keratosis

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Any skin condition marked by thickened or horny growth.
Seborrheic keratosis is a benign tumor, yellow or light
brown in color, that appears in the elderly. Actinic
keratosis is caused by exposure to sunlight and may lead
to squamous cell carcinoma

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Nevus

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A defined discoloration of the skin; a congenital vascular
tumor of the skin; a mole, birthmark

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Paronychia

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Infection around a nail. Caused by bacteria or fungi, and
may affect multiple nails

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Pediculosis

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Infestation with lice

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Petechiae

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Flat, pinpoint, purplish red spots caused by bleeding within
the skin or mucous membrane (singular, petechia)

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Photosensitization

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Sensitization of the skin to light, usually from the action of
drugs, plant products, or other substances

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Purpura

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A condition characterized by hemorrhages into the skin and
other tissues

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Shingles

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An acute eruption of vesicles along the path of a nerve;
herpes zoster (HER-peze ZOS-ter); caused by the same
virus that causes chickenpox

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Tinea

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A fungal infection of the skin , ringworm

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Urticaria

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A skin reaction marked by temporary, smooth, raised areas
(wheals) associated with itching; hives

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Venous stasis ulcer

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Ulcer caused by venous insufficiency and stasis of venous
blood; usually forms near the ankle

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Verruca

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An epidermal tumor a wart

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Vitiligo

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Patchy disappearance of pigment in the skin; leukoderma

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