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Week 3: pathology Flashcards

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abscess

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localized collection of pus

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abrasion

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injury in which superficial layers of skin are scraped

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acne

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skin inflammation caused by plugged sebaceous glands

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Chin acne

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common condition in cats in which acne develops on the chin and lip area

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acute moist dermatitis

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bacterial skin disease that is worsened by licking and scratching

also called a HOT SPOT

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alopecia

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hair loss resulting in hairless patches or complete lack of hair

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shedding

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normal hair loss

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atopy

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reaction in animals involving pruritis with secondary dermatitis

commonly called allergies or allergic dermatitis

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hypersensitization

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increased response to an allergen

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hyposensitization

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decreased response to an allergen

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bullae

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multiple contained skin elevations filled with fluid that are greater than 0.5 cm in diameter

bulla- singular

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burn

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tissue injury caused by heat, flame, electricity, chemicals, or radiation

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carbuncle

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cluster of furuncles

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carcinoma

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malignant neoplasm of epithelial tissue

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cellulitis

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inflammation of connective tissue

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diffuse

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widespread

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localized

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well defined area

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comedo

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blackhead or buildup of sebum and keratin in a pore

plural - comedones

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contusion

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injury that does not break the skin

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crust

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collection of dried sebum and cell debris

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dermatitis

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inflammation of the skin

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contact dermatitis

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inflammation of the skin caused by touching an irratant

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dermatocellulitis

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inflammation of the skin and connective tissue

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dermatomycosis

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abnormal skin condition caused by a fungus

also called dermatophytosis

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dermatophytes

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superficial fungi that is found on the skin

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dermatosis

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abnormal skin condition

plural- dermatoses

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discoid lupus erythematosus

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canine autoimmune disease in which the bridge of the nose exhibit depigmentation, erythema, scaling, and erosions

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dyskeratosis

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abnormal alteration of keratinization

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ecchymosis

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purplish nonelevated patch of bleeding into the skin

also called a bruise

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ecthyma

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skin infection with shallow eruptions caused by a pox virus

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eczema

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general term for inflammatory skin disease

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eosinophilic granuloma complex

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collective name for autoimmune lesion of eosinophilic ulcer

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eosinophilic ulcer or rodent ulcer

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located on the lip and oral mucosa of cats

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eosinophilic plaques

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raised pruritic lesions on the ventral abdomen of cats

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linear granulomas

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are located in a line usually on the caudal aspect of the hindlimb of cats

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erythema

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skin redness

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erythematous

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pertaining to redness

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erythroderma

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abnormal redness of skin occurring over a widespread area

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the combining forms erythr/o, erythem/o, and erythemat/o means

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red

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exanthema

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cutaneous rash cased by fever or disease

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feline miliary dermatitis

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skin disease of cats in which multiple crusts and bumps are present predominantly on the dorsum

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fissure

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crack like sore

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fistula

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abnormal passage form an internal organ to the body surface or between two internal organs.

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allergen

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substance that causes an allergic reaction

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flea allergy dermatitis

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inflammation of the skin caused by an allergic reaction to flea saliva

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footrot

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bacterial hoof disease that spreads form the interdigital skin to the deeper foot structures

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frostbite

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tissue damage caused by extreme cold or contact with chemicals with extreme temperature

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furuncle

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localized skin infection in a gland or hair follicle

also called a BOIL

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furunculosis

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is the abnormal condition of persistent boils over a period of time

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gangrene

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necrosis associated with loss of circulation

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necrosis

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condition of dead tissue

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necrotic

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pertaining to dead tissue

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putrefaction

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foul smell from decaying

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granuloma

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small area of healing tissue

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hemangioma

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benign tumor composed of newly formed blood vessels

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hyperkeratosis

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increased growth of the horny layer of the skin

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infestations

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occupation and dwelling of a parasite on the external surface of tissue

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ectoparasites

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parasites that live on the external surface

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ecto- means

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louse

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is a wingless parasitic insect

plural- lice

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pediculosis

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is a lice infestation

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mite

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is an insect with a hard exoskeleton and paired joint legs

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mange

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is a common term for skin disease caused by mites

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chiggers

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is infestation by mite larvae that results in severe pruritus

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acariasis

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is infestation with ticks or mites

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maggots

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are insect larvae found especially in dead or decaying tissue

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myiasis

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is infestation by fly larvae

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keratosis

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abnormal condition of epidermal overgrowth and thickening

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laceration

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accidental cut into the skin

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lesion

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pathologic change of tissue

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lipoma

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benign growth of fat cells

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macule

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flat, discolored lesion less than 1 cm in diameter

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melanoma

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tumor or growth of pigmented skin cells

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malignant melanoma

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term used to describe cancer of the pigmented skin cells

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amelanotic melanoma

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an unpigmented malignant melanoma

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nodule

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small knot protruding above the skin

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onychomycosis

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superficial fungal infection of the claw

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pallor

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skin paleness

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papilloma

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benign epithelial growth that is lobed

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papule

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small, raised skin lesion less than 0.5 cm in diameter

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parakeratosis

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lesion characterized by thick scales, cracking, and red raw surface

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paronychia

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bacterial or viral infection of the claw

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patch

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localized skin color change greater than 1 cm in diameter

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pemphigus

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group of immune mediated skin diseases characterized

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pemphigus vulgaris

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shallow ulcerations frequently involving the oral mucosa and mucocutaneous junctions.

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petechiae

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small, pinpoint hemorrhages

singular- petechia

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plaque

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solid raised lesion greater than 0.5 cm in diameter

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polyp

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growth from mucous membranes

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pruritis

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purpura

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condition characterized by hemorrhage into the skin that causes bruising

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pustule

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small, circumscribed,, pus-filled skin elevation

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Circumscribed

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means contained in a limited area

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pyoderma

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skin disease containing pus

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pus

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is an inflammatory product made up of leukocytes, cell debris, and fluid

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purulent

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means containing or producing pus

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puppy pyoderma

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is a skin disease in puppies characterized by pus-containing lesions

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juvenile pyoderma

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skin disease in puppies that progresses to a fever, anorexia, and enlarged abscessing lymph nodes

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sarcoma

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malignant neoplasm of soft tissue arising from connective tissue

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scale

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scar

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mark left by a healing lesion

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cicatrix or cicatrices

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means multiple scars

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sebaceous cyst

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closed sac of yellow fatty material

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cyst

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is a closed sac containing fluid or semisolid material

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seborrhea

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skin condition characterized by overproduction of sebum

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skin tag

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small growth that hangs from the body by stalks

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ulcer

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erosion of skin or mucous membrane

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decubital ulcers

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erosions of skin or mucous membranes as a result of prolonged pressure

also called beds sores

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urticaria

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localized areas of swelling that itch

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verrucae

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vesicle

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contained skin elevation filled with fluid that is greater than 0.5 cm in diameter

also called a blister, bulla, or bleb

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wheal

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smooth, slightly raised swollen area that itches

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lance

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to open or pierce with a lancet (scalpel) to allow drainage

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laser

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device that transfers light into an intense beam for various purposes

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