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Med. Terms Pg. 61-62
Vocabulary relating to the skin
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| cyanosis | blue skin |
| decubitus ulcer | bed sore |
| depigmentation | loss of skin color |
| diaphoresis | excessive sweating |
| ecchymosis | a big bruise |
| erythema | red skin |
| hemangioma | blood vessel tumor |
| petechiae | pinpoint bleeding point |
| photosensitivity | light sensitivity |
| polyp | small elongated tumor |
| pruritus | itching |
| urticarial | hive |