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Integumentary Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| incisional biopsy | removal of a piece of tumor or lesion for examination |
| bx | abbreviation for biopsy |
| alopecia | hair loss |
| excisional biopsy | removal of an entire tumor or lesion with margins surrounding it for examination |
| debridement | removal of tissue and foreign material to aid in wound healing |
| cullulitis | inflammation of connective tissue |
| pruitis | itching |
| FAD | flea allergy dermatitis |
| dermatitis | inflammation of the skin |
| seborrhea | a skin condition characterized by overproduction of sebum (oil) |
| purelent | producing or containing pus |
| necrosis | death of tissue due to loss of blood or disease |
| lipoma | fatty tumor |
| sarcoma | malignant growth |
| hyperkaratosis | condition of epidermal overgrowth and thickening |
| granuloma | small area of healing tissue can have appearance of a "growth" |
| erythema | redness of the skin |
| caseous | is a unique form of cell death in which the tissue maintains a cheese-like appearance |
| slough | to cast/fall off |
| urticaria | hives |
| Dx | diagnosis |