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TermDefinition
alopecia loss of hair
bacteria single celled microorganisms that reproduce by cell division and may cause infection by invading tissue
cicatrix scar
Cytomegalovirus herpes type virus that usually causes disease when immune system is compromised
Diaphoresis sweating
ecchymosis escape of blood through the skin causing flat small purple or blue discoloration
edema puffy swelling of tissue from accumulation of fluid
erythema redness
fungus organism that feeds by absorbing organic molecules from surrounding and may cause infection by invading tissues single celled- budding Multi- spore formation
induration abnormal hard spot or area of skin
jaundice condition characterized by yellow color of skin mucuous membranes and sclera presence of bile
keloid overgrowth of scar tissue
leukoplakia white spots or patches on mucous membrane may be precancerous
macule flat, colored spot on skin
nevus Circumscribed malformation of skin, usually brown black or flesh colored
pallor paleness
petechia PINPOINT SKIN HEMORRHAGE
pressure injury damage of skin and subcutaneous tissue caused by prolonged pressure often occurring In bedridden patients
pruritus itching
purpura small hemorrhage in the skin purple red discoloration
ulcer erosion of skin or mucous membrane
verruca circumscribed cutaneous elevation cause by virus (wart)
virus minute microorganisms lack of independent metabolism and the ability to replicate only within living host cell
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