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Ch.3 PrimaryLesions
Assessment
Term | Definition |
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macule macula | flat, small, discolored area |
patch vitiligo | larger, flat, discolored area |
papule | small solid mass |
plaque | solid mass on surface of skin |
nodule | solid mass, extends deeper into skin |
tumor | larger solid mass |
vesicle | smaller blister |
bulla | Latin, for "bubble" |
pustule | pus filled blister |
abscess | localized collection of pus in body |
erosion | loss of skin |
ulcer | a sore |
excoriation | a scratch |
fissure | crack in skin |
scale | skin flaking off |
crust | dried substance on skin (blood, pus, etc.) |