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Ch 3
Lesions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| macule, macula (freckle) | small, flat, discolored area, nonpalpable |
| patch (vitiligo) | larger, flat, discolored area, nonpalpable |
| papule | small elevated, palpable, solid mass |
| plaque | solid mass, elevated, palpable on surface of skin |
| nodule | solid mass deeper into the skin |
| vesicle | elevated fluid filled |
| bulla | bubble |
| pustule | pus-filled blister |
| abscess | localized collection of pus in the body |
| erosion | loss of skin |
| ulcer | a sore |
| excoriation | a scratch |
| fissure | crack in the skin |
| scale | skin flaking off |
| crust | dried substance on skin |
| vascular lesion | wounds related to blood vessels |
| cherry angioma | small blood vessels tumor |
| telangiectasia | over expansion of the end of blood vessel, spider |
| petechis | small bruise |
| ecchymosis | larger bruise |
| cicatrix, cicatrices | scar |
| keloid | overgrowth of scar tissue |
| epidermal tumors | tumors on the skin |
| nevus | mole |
| dysplastic nevus | mole w/bad change/formation (often precancerous) |
| verruca | wart |