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Procedures
Pertaining to the skin
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| lipectomy | removal of fatty tissue |
| liposuction | vacuuming of fatty tissue |
| onychectomy | removal of the nail |
| onychotomy | incision into the nail (to remove fluid underneath nail) |
| rhytidoplasty | surgical treatment of wrinkled skin |
| ABCDE | asymmetry, border, color, diameter, evolving |
| AK | actinic keratosis |
| Bx | biopsy |
| C&S | culture and sensitivity |
| derm | dermatology |
| ID | intradermal |
| SC | subcutaneous |
| SQ | subcutaneous |