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medical terminoly chap 5

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adipose   fatty, pertaining to fat  
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androgen   generic term for an agent, usally a hormone (testosterone) that stimulates activity of the accessory male sex organs or stimulates the development of male characteristics  
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ductule   a very small duct  
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hypodermis   subcutaneous tissue layer below the dermis  
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integument   a covering (the skin) consisting of the epidermis and dermis  
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systemic   pertaining to the entire body, not just one part  
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scler/o   hardening; sclera (white of eye)  
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xen/0   foriegn , strange  
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homo   same  
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abcess   walled cavity containing pus and surrounded by inflamed or necrotic tissue  
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acne   inflammatory disease of the subaceous glands and hair follicles of the skin  
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bowen disease   form of intraepiderdermal (squamous cells) characterized by red-brown scaly or crusted lesions that resemble psoriasis  
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carbuncle   deep-seated pyogenic infection of the skin usually invovling subcutaneous tissue. resembles a bad boil.  
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chloasma   pigmentary skin discoloration usually occuring in yellow-brown patches or spots  
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comedo   small lesion of acne vulgaris caused by accumulation of karatin, bacteria, and dried sebum. (white head)  
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decubitus ulcer   bed sore. skin ulceration caused by prolonged pressure.  
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dermatomycosis   fungal infection of the skin  
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ecchymosis   bruise. skin discoloration consisting of large, irregular formed hemorrhagic area with color changes from black to blue  
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eczema   acute or chronic skin inflammation characterized by erythema, papules, vescles, pustules, scales, crust, scabs, and possible itching  
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erythema   mild sunburn or nervous blushing. redness of the skin caused by swelling of the capillaries  
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eschar   damaged tissue followed by a severe burn  
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furuncle   boil. bacteria infection of the hair follicle or subaceous gland that produces pus filled lesions  
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hirsutism   excessive hair growth in unusually places. especially women.  
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impeto   inflammatory skin disease characterized by isolated pustules (pimple) that become crusted and rupture  
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karatosis   wart. thicken area of the skin, any horny growth  
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lentigo   small brown macule (blemish)  
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pallor   unnatural paleness in the skin  
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pediculosis   infestation of lice  
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pruritus   intense itching  
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tinea   any fungus skin disease  
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urticaria   allergic reation  
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vitiligo   milk white patches of the skin  
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anesthetics   block the sensation of pain  
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antifungal   alter the cell wall of fungi or disrupt enzyme activity, resulting in cell death  
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antihistamines   inhibit in flammation  
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xer/o   dry  
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debrdement   removal of forgiegn material and dead or damaged tissue, in a wound, to promote healing  
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protectives   cover, cool, dry, or soothe inflamed skin  
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keratolytics   destroy and soften the outer layer of skin so that it is sloughed off or shed  
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antiseptis   topically applied agents that inhibits the growth of bacteria, thus preventing infection in wounds and cuts  
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