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ch 20 definitions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| mild erythema | slight redness or flushing of the skin |
| Maculopapular eruptions | skin rashes that consist of both flat discolored spots and raised bumps |
| Exfoliative dermatitis | where the skin becomes red, inflamed and peels or flakes off in large areas |
| Stevens-Johnson syndrome | rare but serious condition where skin /mucous membranes react to an infection /medication. Causes redness, blistering and peeling. Can cause painful sores in the mouth. It can also increase the risk of mouth infections due to damage tomucous membranes. |
| Alopecia | condition that causes hair loss |
| Benign | means something that is harmless, not dangerous, or not likely to cause harm or illness |
| Malignant | means something that is harmful, dangerous, or likely to cause serious damage |
| Metastasis | is the spread of cancer cells from the original (primary) site to other parts of the body, forming new tumors |
| Stress | is a feeling of pressure or tension caused by challenging or demanding situations. It can affect both the mind and body |
| Anxiety | is a feeling of worry, nervousness, or fear about something that may happen, often causing unease or discomfort |
| Agranulocytosis | is a condition where the body has a very low number of white blood cells, which weakens the immune system and makes it harder to fight infections |
| Thrombocytopenia | is a condition where there is a low number of platelets in the blood, which can make it harder for the blood to clot and increase the risk of bleeding. |
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