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SB/Word of the Day #01
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| keratoderma | a generalized thickening of the horny layer of the epidermis. |
| dacryoblennorrhea | chronic discharge of mucus from a lacrimal sac. |
| xanthoma | a yellow nodule or tumor. |
| fecundation | the act of rendering fertile. |
| opisuria | a more rapid excretion of urine that occurs during fasting. |
| peccant | unhealthy; producing disease. |
| microalbuminuria | slight increase in urinary albumin; early marker for renal disease. |
| kaolinosis | pneumonia caused by inhalation of clay dust. |
| retinoscopy | testing for errors of refraction by illuminating the retina. |
| Wuchereria | a bacteria that invades and multiplies in the bloodstream. |
| pachydermia | abnormally thick skin. |
| abetalipoproteinemia | a disease of the blood. |
| wheal | a hive or welt that is caused by an allergic reaction. |
| cecorrhaphy | suture of the cecum. |