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intem system

TermDefinition
ABCDE A method for identifying possible melanoma: Asymmetry, Border, Color, Diameter, Evolving - Acronym
BCC Basal Cell Carcinoma; the most common type of skin cancer - Acronym
SCC Squamous Cell Carcinoma; a skin cancer that develops in squamous cells - Acronym
SPF Sun Protection Factor; measures sunscreen effectiveness - Acronym
UV Ultraviolet radiation from the sun that can damage skin - Acronym
DX Diagnosis - Abbreviation
TX Treatment- Abbreviation
BX Biopsy; removal of tissue for examination -Abbreviation
cm Centimeter; used to measure lesions or wounds - Abbreviation
mm Millimeter; used to measure skin abnormalities - Abbreviation
Mohs Surgery A skin cancer removal technique developed by Dr. Frederic Mohs - Eponym
Addison's Disease A disorder that may cause skin darkening - Eponym
Kaposi's Sarcoma A cancer that causes skin lesions - Eponym
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome A severe skin and mucous membrane disorder - Eponym
Bowen's Disease An early form of squamous cell carcinoma - Eponym
Epidermis The outer layer of the skin - Term
Dermis The middle layer containing blood vessels, nerves, and glands - Term
Melanin The pigment that gives skin its color - Term
Sebaceous Gland An oil-producing gland that helps keep skin and hair moist - Term
Keratin A protein found in skin, hair, and nails - Term
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