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androgen
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generic term for an agent that stimulates development of male characteristics.
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Usually a hormone such as testosterone and androsterone. |
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ductule
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A small duct.
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scrotum
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Pouch of skin in the male the contains the testicles.
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synthesis
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Formation of a complex substance by the union of simpler compounds or elements.
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Skin synthesizes vitamin D |
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adip/o
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fat
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adiposis - abnormal condition of fat. |
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lip/o
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fat
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lipocele - hernia containing fat |
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steat/o
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fat
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steatitis - inflammation of fatty tissue. |
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cutane/o
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skin
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subcutaneous - pertaining to beneath the skin |
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dermat/o
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skin
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dermatoplasty - surgical repair of the skin. |
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derm/o
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skin
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hypodermic - pertaining to under the skin. A hypodermic injection is when the needle is injected underneath the skin. |
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hidr/o
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sweat
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hidradenitis - inflammation of the sweat glands. |
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sudor/o
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sweat
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sudoresis - profuse sweating |
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ichthy/o
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dry; scaly
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ichthyosis - abnormal condition of dry of scaly skin. Can be any of several dermatological conditions. |
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kerat/o
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horny tissue; hard; cornea
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keratosis - abnormal condition of horny tissue. It is a thickened area of the epidermis or any horny growth on the skin such as a callus or wart. |
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mealn/o
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black
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melanoma - black tumor |
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myc/o
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fungus
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dermatomycosis - fungal infection of the skin. |
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onych/o
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nail
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onychomalacia - softening of the nails |
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ungu/o
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nail
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ungual - pertaining to the nails |
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pil/o
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hair
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pilonidal - pertaining to hair in a nest. 'nid' - nest A pilonidal cyst commonly develops in the skin and the base of the spine. It develops as a growth of hair in a dermoid cyst. |
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trich/o
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hair
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trichopathy - disease involving hair. |
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scler/o
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hardening; sclera (white of the eye)
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scleroderma - hardening of the skin. It is an autoimmune disorder that causes the skin and internal organs to become progressively hardened due to deposits of collagen. |
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seb/o
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sebum (pus)
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seborrhea - discharge of sebum. |
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squam/o
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scale
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squamous - pertaining to scales or covered in scales. |
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xen/o
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foreign, strange
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xenograft - skin transplantation from a foreign donor (usually a pig) to protect the patient from infection and fluid loss. Also called a heterograft. |
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xer/o
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dry
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xeroderma - dry skin. Is a chronic skin condition of dryness and roughness of the skin and is a mild form of ichthyosis. |
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-cyte
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cell
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lipocyte - a fat cell. |
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-derma
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skin
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pyoderma - pus in the skin. Is an acute, inflammatory bacterial dermatitis. 'py/o' pus |
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-therapy
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treatment
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cryotherapy - use of cold in the treatment of a disorder. Is used to destroy tissue by freezing with liquid nitrogen. Used for cutaneous warts and actinic keratosis. |
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an-
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without, not
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anhidrosis - abnormal condition of absence of sweat. |
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dia-
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through, across
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diaphoresis - excessive or profuse sweating. |
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epi-
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above, upon
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epidermis - above the skin. The outer most layer. |
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homo-
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same
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homograft - transplantation of tissue between individuals of the same species. Also called an allograft. |
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hyper-
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excessive, above normal
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hyperhidrosis - excessive or profuse sweating. |
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sub-
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under, below
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subungual - pertaining to beneath the nail of a finger or toe. |
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abcess
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Localized collection of pus at the site of an infection (characteristically a staphylococcal infection)
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When an access originates in a hair follicle, it is called a furnace, or boil. A cluster of boils result in the formation of a carbuncle. |
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acne
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Inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles of the skin. Characteristic lesions include blackheads, inflammatory papules, nodules, and cysts. Usually associate with seborrhea.
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Acne results from thickening of the follicular opening, increase sebum production, and the presence of bacteria. Face, neck, and shoulders are the most commonly affected regions. |
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alopecia
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Partial or complete loss of hair resulting from normal aging, an endocrine disorder, a drug reaction, anticancer medication, or skin disease.
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Baldness |
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Bowen disease
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Form of intrepidermal carcinoma (squamous cell) characterized by red-brown scaly crusted lesions that resemble a patch of psoriasis or dermatitis.
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cellulitis
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Diffuse, acute infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue.
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Characterized by a light glossy appearance of skin, localized heat, redness, pain, swelling, and occasionally fever, malaise, and chills. |
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chloasma
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Pigmentary skin discoloration usually in yellowish brown patches or spots.
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comedo
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Typical small skin lesion of acne caused by accumulation of keratin, bacteria, and dried sebum plugging an excretory duct of the skin.
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The closed from of comedo is called a whitehead. |
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dermatomycosis
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Infection of the skin caused by fungi.
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A common type is ringworm. |
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ecchymosis
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Skin discoloration consisting of large, irregularly formed hemorrhagic area with colors changing from blue-black to greenish brown or yellow.
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Commonly called a bruise. |
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eczema
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Chronic skin inflammation characterize by erythema, papules, vesicles, pustules, scales, crusts, scabs, and possible itching.
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erythema
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Redness of the skin caused by swelling of the capillaries.
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An example is a mild sunburn or nervous blushing. |
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eschar
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Damaged tissue following a severe burn.
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impetigo
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Bacterial skin infection characterized by isolated pustules that become crusted and rupture.
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keratosis
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Thickened area of the epidermis or any horny growth of the skin (such as a callus or wart).
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lentigo
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Small brown macules, especially on the face and arms, brought on by sun exposure, usually in middle-ages or older people.
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These pigmented lesions are benign and no treatment is necessary. |
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pallor
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Unnatural paleness or absence of color in the skin.
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pediculosis
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Infestation with lice, transmitted by personal contact of common use of brushes, combs, headgear.
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pedicul - lice |
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petechia
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MInute, pinpoint hemorrhage under the skin.
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A smaller version of ecchymosis (bruise) |
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pressure ulcer
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Skin ulceration caused by prolonged pressure from lying in one position that prevents bloodflow to the tissues, usually in bed ridden patients.
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Most commonly found in the skin overlying bony projections such as the hip, ankle, shoulder, and elbow. |
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pruritus
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Intense itching
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psoriasis
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Chronic skin disease characterized by circumscribed red patches covered by thick, dry, silvery, adherent scales caused by excessive development of the basal layer of the epidermis.
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New lesions tend to appear at sites of trauma. May be found in any location but most commonly the scalp, knees, elbows, umbilicus, and genitals. |
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purpura
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Any of several bleeding disorders characterized by hemorrhage into the tissues, particularly beneath the skin or mucous membranes, producing ecchmoses or petechiae.
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Hemorrhage into the skin shows red darkening into purple and then brownish yellow and finally disappearing in 2-3 weeks. Areas of discoloration do not disappear under pressure. |
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scabies
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Contagious skin disease transmitted by the itch mite, commonly through sexual contact.
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Manifests as papules, vesicles, pustules, and burrows and causes intense itching commonly resulting in secondary infections. Axillae, genitalia, inner thighs, and between the fingers are the most commonly affected areas. |
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tinea
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Fungal skin infection whose name commonly indicates the body part affected; also called ringworm.
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tinea barbae - beard tinea corporis - body tinea pedis - athletes foot |
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urtucaria
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Allergic reaction of the skin characterized by the eruption of pale red, elevated patches called wheals or hives.
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verruca
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Epidermal growth caused by a virus; also known as warts. Types include, plantar, juvenile, and venereal.
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May be removed by cryosurgery, electrocautery, or acids. However they may regrow if the virus remains int he skin. |
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vitiligo
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Localized loss of skin pigmentation characterized by milk-white patches.
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skin test
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Any test in which a suspected allergen or sensitizer is applied to or injected into the skin to determine the patients sensitivity to it.
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intradermal skin test
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Skin test that identifies suspected allergens by subcutaneously injecting small amounts of extracts of the suspected allergens and observing the skin for subsequent reaction.
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Used to determine immunity to diphtheria or TB. |
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patch skin test
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Skin test that identifies suspected allergens by topical application of the substance to be tested (food, pollen, animal fur), usually on the forearm.
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scratch skin test
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SKin test that identifies suspected allergens by placing a small quantity of the suspected allergen on a lightly scratched area of skin.
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Redness or swelling within 10 minutes indicates an allergy. |
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chemical peel
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Chemical removal of the outer layers of skin to treat acne scarring and general keratoses.
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Also commonly used for cosmetic purposes to remove fine wrinkles on the face. |
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debridement
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Removal of necrotized tissue from a wound by surgical excision, enzymes, or chemical agents.
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Used to promote healing and prevent infection. |
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dermabrasion
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Rubbing using wire brushes or sandpaper to mechanically scrape away the epidermis.
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Commonly used to remove acne scars, tattoos, and scar tissue. |
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fulguration
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Tissue destruction by means of high-frequency electric current.
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cryosurgery
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Use of subfreezing temperature to destroy or climate abnormal tissue, such as tumors, warts, cancerous or infected tissue.
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skin graft
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Surgical procedure to transplant healthy tissue by applying it to an injured site.
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allograft
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Transplantation of healthy tissue from one person to another person; also called homograft.
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The skin donor is usually a cadaver. The graft is temporary and is used to prevent infection and fluid loss. |
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autograft
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Transplantation of healthy tissue from one site to another site in the same individual.
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synthetic graft
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Transplantation of artificial skin produced from collagen fibers arranged in a lattice pattern allowing the healing skin to grow into it as it gradually disintegrates.
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xenograft
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Transplantation (dermis only) from a foreign donor (usually a pig) and transferred to a human; also called a heterograft.
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It is a temporary graft to prevent infection and fluid loss. |
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BCC
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Basal Cell Carcinoma
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CA
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Cancer; chronological age; cardiac arrest
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decub
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Ulcer
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derm
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Dermatology
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ID
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Intradermal
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IMP
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Impression (Diagnosis)
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IV
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Intravenous
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Sub-Q
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Subcutaneous Injection
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