 | Term | Definition |
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abscess |
A cavity that contains pus caused by an infectious microorganism and surrounded by inflamed tissue |
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albinism |
An absence of normal pigmentation, present at birth, caused by a defect in melanin precursors |
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cellulitis |
An acute infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue characterized most commonly by local heat, redness, pain, and swelling |
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contact dermatitis |
Skin rash resulting from exposure to an irritant or a sensitizing agent that brings about an allergic response. |
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cyanosis |
A bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes |
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dermatitis |
An inflammatory condition of the skin |
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discoid lupus erythematosus |
A chronic disorder, primarily of the skin, characterized by lesions that are covered with scales (three words) |
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frostbite |
Damage to skin, tissues, and blood vessels as a result of prolonged exposure to cold |
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furuncle |
A localized skin infection originating in a gland or hair follicle and characterized by pain, redness, and swelling. Also called a boil |
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hypopigmentation |
Unusual lack of skin color, but not complete absence of skin color as in albinism |
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ichthyosis |
Any of several generalized skin disorders marked by skin that is dry and scaly, resembling fish skin |
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lipoma |
A benign tumor consisting of mature fat cells |
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malignant melanoma |
Any of a group of malignant tumors that originate in the skin and that are composed of melanocytes (two words) |
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mycodermatitis |
Inflammation of the skin caused by a fungus |
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necrosis |
Death of areas of damaged or diseased tissue or bone surrounded by healthy tissue |
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onychomycosis |
Any fungal infection of the nails |
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pediculosis |
Infestation by lice and named for a genus of sucking lice. There are head lice, body lice, and pubic lice |
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petechiae |
Tiny purple or red spots appearing on the skin as a result of tiny hemorrhages within dermal or submucosal layers |
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psoriasis |
A common chronic skin disorder characterized by circumscribed red patches covered by thick, dry, silvery scales |
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scabies |
A contagious dermatitis caused by the itch mite that is transmitted by close contact |
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scleroderma |
Chronic hardening and thickening of the skin |
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skin cancer |
Any of several neoplasms of the skin; the most common and most curable malignancies (two words) |
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urticaria |
A skin eruption characterized by wheals of varying shapes and sizes with well-defined margins and pale centers. Its causes include drugs, foods, and insect bites; also called hives |
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xerosis |
A minor irritation of the skin characterized by excessive dryness, which can lead to scaling, thinning and injury |
