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Unit 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Meningitis | Inflammation to the meninges - the membrane that surrounds the brain and spinal cord. |
| Onychology | Onychology is the study of the nails, the separation of the nail from the nail bed. |
| Neuralgia | Intense, sharp, or stabbing pain along the nerve. |
| Xeroderma | Xeroderma is a condition of dry skin can be a genetic disorder |
| Erythroderma | Redness of the skin on a large area due to dermatitis |
| Otitis | The medical term for inflammation or infection to the ear. |
| Melanoma | Melanoma is a skin cancer that begins in the melanocytes |
| Osteoporosis | a bone disease that causes bone to become weak and brittle, making them more susceptible to fractures. |
| Retina | The light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye that converts light into neural signals. |
| Neuron | A nerve cell that transmits electrical impulses between different parts of the nervous system. |
| Tendonitis | The inflammation or irritation of a tendon that connects muscle to bones.. |