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Integumentary System Reverse Definitions

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A chronic disease of unknown orgin, commonly marked by an erythematous rash on face and other areas exposed to sunlight. Involves vascular and connective tissue degeneration of many organs, resulting in multiple local and systemic manifestations.   systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)  
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A vesicle or blister larger than 1 cm in diameter   bulla  
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Abnormal condition of dryness or scales   ichthyosis  
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Abnormal condition of hair fungus   trichomycosis  
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Abnormal condition of hidden nail   onychocryptosis  
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Absense of breast   amastia  
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Allergic reaction of the skin characterized by eruption of pale red, elevated patches called wheals or hives   urticaria  
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Alter the cell wall of fungi or disrupt enzyme activity, resulting in cell death   antifungals  
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An instrument to cut skin   dermatome  
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An open sore or lesion that extends to the dermis and usually heals with scarring   ulcer  
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Any new and abnormal growth   neoplasm  
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Any of several bleeding disorders characterized by hemorrhage into the tissues, particularly beneth the skin or mucous membranes, producing ecchymoses or petechiae   purpura  
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Any test in which a suspected allergen or sensitizer is applied to or injected into the skin to determine the patient's sensitivity to it   allergy skin test (ST)  
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Bacterial skin infection characterized by isolated pustules that become crusted and rupture   impetigo  
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Benign tumor or dilated blood vessels   hemangioma  
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Black tumor   melanoma  
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Block sensation of pain by numbing the skin layers andmucous membranes   topical anesthetics  
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Cancerous   malignant  
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Chemical removal of the outer layers of skin to treat acne scarring and gerneral keratosis; also called chemabrasion   chemical peel  
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Chronic inflammatory skin condition that is characterized by erythema, papules, vesicles, pustules, scales, crusts, and scabs accompanied by intense itching (pruritis); also called atopic dermatitis   eczema  
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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   psoriasis  
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Congenital, non-pathological, partial or total absense if pigment in skin, hair and eyes   albinism  
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Contagious skin disease transmitted by the itch mite, commonly through sexual contact   scabies  
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Cover, cooll, dry, or soothe inflamed skin   protectives  
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Covering   integument  
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Dead matter that is sloughed off from the surface of the skin, especially after a burn   eschar  
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Decrease inflammation and itching by supressing the immune system's inflammatory response to tissue damage   corticisteriods  
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Destroy and soften the outer layer of skin sothat it is sloughed off or shed   keratolytics  
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Diffuse (widespread),acute infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue   cellulitis  
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Dimpled skin resembling an orange peel   peau d'orange  
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Elevated, circumscribed, fluid-filled lesion less than 0.5 cm in diameter   vesicle  
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Elevated, firm, rounded lesion with localized skin edema (swelling) that varies in size, shapem and color; paler in the center than its surrounding edges; accompanied by itching   wheal  
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Epidermal growth caused by a virus; also known as warts. Types include planter warts, juvenile warts, and venereal warts   verruca  
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Extreme sensitivity to sensory stimuli, especially pain or touch   hyperesthesia  
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Flat, piugmented, circumscribed area less than 1 cm in diameter   macule  
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Form of intraepidermal carcinoma characterized by red-brown scaly or crusted lesions that resemble a oatch of psoriasis or dermatitis; also called Bowen precabcerous dermatosis   Bowen disease  
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Forming a complex substance by the union of simpler compounds or element   synthesis  
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Fungal skin infection whose name commonly indicates the body part affected; also called ringworm   tinea  
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Genetic term for an agent (usually hormone, such as testosterone and androsterone) that stimulates development of male characteristics   androgen  
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Gland disease   adenopathy  
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Hard skin   scleroderma  
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Infection of the skin caused by fungi   dermatomycosis  
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Infestation with lice, transmitted by personal contact or common use of brushes, combs, or headgear   pediculosis  
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Inflammation of a sweat gland   hidrodenitis  
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Inflammation of the nail bed, frequently with loss of the nail   onychia  
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Inflammation of the nipple   thelitis  
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Inflammation of the skin   dermatitis  
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Inflammation, sore, or skin deterioration caused by prolonged pressure from lying in one position that prevents blood flow to the tissues, usually in elderly bedridden persons; also known as decubitus ulcer   pressure ulcer  
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Inflammatory disease of the subaceous glands and hair follicles of the skin with characteristic lesions that include blackheads, inflammatory papules, pustules, nodules, and cysts; usually associated with seborrhea; also called acne vulgaris   acne  
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Inhibit allergic reactions of inflammation, redness, and itching caused by the release of histamine   antihistamines  
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Intense itching   pruritus  
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Irregular tear in the flesh   laceration  
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Kills insect parasites, such as mites and lice   antiparasitics  
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Laboratory test that grows a colony of bacteria removed from an infected area (such as an ulcer, would, or pus from an infection) in order to identify the specific infecting bacterium and then determine its sensitivity to antibiotic drugs   culture and sensitivity (C&S)  
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Layer of skin under the epidermis, which contains living tissue, nerve endings, capillaries, and lymphatics   dermis  
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Layers of cancer-containing skin are progressively removed and examined until only cancer-free tissue remains   Mohs  
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Linear scratch marks or traumatized abrasions of the epidermis   excoriations  
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Localized collection of pus at the sight of an infection (characteristically a staphylococcal infection)   abscess  
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Localized loss of skin pigmentation characterized by milk-white patches   vitiligo  
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Minute, pinpoint hemorrhage under the skin   petechia  
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Necrosis or death of tissue   gangrene  
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Non-cancerous   benign  
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Normal scarring   cicatrix  
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Noted at birth   congenital  
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Outermost layer of skin with no blood or nerve supply   epidermis  
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Palpable, circumscribed lesion; larger and deeper than a papule (0.6 to 2 cm); extends into the dermal area   nodule  
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Partial or complete loss of hair resulting from normal aging, an endocrine disorder, a drug reaction, anticancer medication, or a skin disease; commonly called baldness   alopecia  
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Pertaining to under the skin   subcutaneous  
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pigmentary skin discoloration usually occurring in yellowish brown patches or spots   chloasma  
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Procedure in which cells selectively treated with an agent called photo-sensitizer are exposed to light to produce a reaction that destroys the cells   photodynamic therapy (PDT)  
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Raised firm, thickened scar that may grow for a prolonged period of time   keloid  
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Redness of the skin caused by swelling of the capillaries   erythema  
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Removal of a small core of tissue using a hollow punch   punch (biopsy)  
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Removal of a small tissue sample sor examination using a hollow needle, usually attached to a syringe   needle (biopsy)  
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Removal of elevated lesions using a surgical blade   shave (biopsy)  
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Removal of necrotized tissue from a wound by surgical excision, enzymes, or chemical agents   debridement  
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Representative tissue sample removed from a body site for microscopic examination   biopsy  
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Rubbing (abrasion) using wire brushes or sandpaper to mechanically scrape away (abrade) the epidermis   dermabrasion  
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Scab   crustation  
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Scrape   abrasion  
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Skin discoloration consisting of a large, irregular formed hemorrhage area with colours changing from blue-black to greenish-brown or yellow; commonly called a bruise   echymosis  
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Skin grafting; repair of the skin   dermatoplasty  
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Skin test that identifies allergic contact dermatitis by applying a suspected allergen to a patch which is then taped on the skin, usually the forearm, and observing the area 24 hours later for an allergic response   patch (ST)  
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Skin that identifies suspected allergens by placing a small quantity of the suspected allergen on a lightly scratched area of the skin; also called puncture or prick test   scratch (ST)  
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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 a subsequent reaction   intradermal (ST)  
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Skin treatment   dermatotherapy  
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Small brown macules, especially of the face and arms, brought on by sun exposure, usually in a middle-aged or older person   lentigo  
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Small slit or crack-like sore that extends into the dermal layer; could be caused by continuous inflammation and drying   fissure  
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Small, raised, circumscribed lesion that contains pus; usually less than 1 cm in diameter   pustule  
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Softening of the nail   onychomalacia  
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Solid, elevated lesion larger than 2 cm in diameter that extends into the dermal and subcutaneous layers   tumor  
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Solid, elevated lesion less than 1 cm in diameter that may be the same colour as the skin or pigmented   papule  
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State in which the regulatory mechanisms of the body maintain an internal environment within tolerable levels, despite changes in the external environment   homeostasis  
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Study of fungus   mycology  
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Surgical removal of a small breast tumor   lumpectomy  
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Thick skin   pachyderma  
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Thickened area of the epidermis or any horny growth on the skin (such as a callus or wart)   keratosis  
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Tissue destruction by means of high-frequency electric current; also called electrodesiccation   fulguration  
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Topically applied agents that inhibit growth of bacteria, thus preventing infections in cuts, scratches, and surgical incisions   antiseptics  
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Transplantation (dermis only) from a foreign donor and usually a pig and transferred to a human; also called a heterograft   xenograft (I&D)  
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Transplantation of artificial skin produced from collagen fibers arranged in a lattice pattern   synthetic (I&D)  
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Transplantation of healthy tissue from one person to another person; also called homograft   allograft (I&D)  
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Transplantation of a healthy tissue from one site to another in the same individual   autograft (I&D)  
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Transplantation of a healthy tissue to an injured sited   skin graft (I&D)  
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Trauma with unbroken skin   contusion  
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Tumor composed of fat cells   lipoma  
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Typical small skin lesion of acne culgaris caused by accumulation of keratin, bacteria, and dried sebum plugging an excretory duct of the skin   comedo  
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Ultrathin slice of tissue from a frozen specimen for immediate pathological examination   frozen section (FS) (biopsy)  
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Under the nail   subungual  
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Unnatural paleness or absence of colour in the skin   pallor  
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Use of subfreezing temperature (commonly liquid nitrogen) to destroy or eliminate abnormal tissue, such as tumors, warts, and unwanted, cancerous, or infected tissue   cryosurgury  
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very small duct   ductule  
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