Skin
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Cryosurgery | Use of liquid nitrogen to destroy tissue. |
| Skin Biopsy | Suspected malignant skin lesions are removed and sent to the lab. |
| Skin Test | Reaction of the body to a substance by observing the result- injection or topical |
| Squamous Cell Carcinoma | Malignant tumor of the squamous epithelial cells of the epidermis. |
| Malignant Melanoma | Cancerous growth composed of melanocytes. |
| Basal Cell Carcinoma | Malignant tumor of the basal cell layer of the epidermis. |
| Nevus | Pigmented lesion of the skin |
| Keloid | Hypertrophied, thickened scar. |
| Tinea | Infection of the skin caused by a fungus. |
| Psoriasis | Skin condition characterized by itchy, scaly, red plaques covered by silvery gray scales. |
| Cellulitis | Infection of the skin marked by heat, redness, pain, and swelling. |
| Urticaria (hives) | Acute allergic reaction red, round wheals develop. |
| Ulcer | Open sore on the skin or mucous membranes within the body. |
| Pustule | Absess of the skin containing pus. |
| Polyp | Benign growth extending from the surface of mucous membranes. |
| Nodule | Solid, round or oval elevated lesion. |
| Fissure | Groove or crack-like sore. |
| Cyst | Closed sac or pouch containing fluid. |
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