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Integumentary System Reverse Definitions

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A chronic disease of unknown orgin, commonly marked by an erythematous rash on face and other areas exposed to sunlight. Involves vascular and connective tissue degeneration of many organs, resulting in multiple local and systemic manifestations.   show
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A vesicle or blister larger than 1 cm in diameter   show
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Abnormal condition of dryness or scales   show
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Abnormal condition of hidden nail   show
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Alter the cell wall of fungi or disrupt enzyme activity, resulting in cell death   show
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Any of several bleeding disorders characterized by hemorrhage into the tissues, particularly beneth the skin or mucous membranes, producing ecchymoses or petechiae   show
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Any test in which a suspected allergen or sensitizer is applied to or injected into the skin to determine the patient's sensitivity to it   show
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Black tumor   show
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Block sensation of pain by numbing the skin layers andmucous membranes   show
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Chronic inflammatory skin condition that is characterized by erythema, papules, vesicles, pustules, scales, crusts, and scabs accompanied by intense itching (pruritis); also called atopic dermatitis   show
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Chronic skin disease characterized by circumscribed red patches covered by thick, dry, silvery, adherent scales caused by excessive development of the basal layer of the epidermis   show
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Contagious skin disease transmitted by the itch mite, commonly through sexual contact   show
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Cover, cooll, dry, or soothe inflamed skin   show
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Decrease inflammation and itching by supressing the immune system's inflammatory response to tissue damage   show
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Diffuse (widespread),acute infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue   show
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Elevated, firm, rounded lesion with localized skin edema (swelling) that varies in size, shapem and color; paler in the center than its surrounding edges; accompanied by itching   show
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Epidermal growth caused by a virus; also known as warts. Types include planter warts, juvenile warts, and venereal warts   show
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Extreme sensitivity to sensory stimuli, especially pain or touch   show
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Form of intraepidermal carcinoma characterized by red-brown scaly or crusted lesions that resemble a oatch of psoriasis or dermatitis; also called Bowen precabcerous dermatosis   show
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Gland disease   show
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Infestation with lice, transmitted by personal contact or common use of brushes, combs, or headgear   show
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Inflammation of a sweat gland   show
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Inflammation of the nipple   show
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Inflammation, sore, or skin deterioration caused by prolonged pressure from lying in one position that prevents blood flow to the tissues, usually in elderly bedridden persons; also known as decubitus ulcer   show
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Inflammatory disease of the subaceous glands and hair follicles of the skin with characteristic lesions that include blackheads, inflammatory papules, pustules, nodules, and cysts; usually associated with seborrhea; also called acne vulgaris   show
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Inhibit allergic reactions of inflammation, redness, and itching caused by the release of histamine   show
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Intense itching   show
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Irregular tear in the flesh   show
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show culture and sensitivity (C&S)  
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Layers of cancer-containing skin are progressively removed and examined until only cancer-free tissue remains   show
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Linear scratch marks or traumatized abrasions of the epidermis   show
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Localized collection of pus at the sight of an infection (characteristically a staphylococcal infection)   show
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Localized loss of skin pigmentation characterized by milk-white patches   show
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Minute, pinpoint hemorrhage under the skin   show
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Necrosis or death of tissue   show
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Non-cancerous   show
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Noted at birth   show
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Pertaining to under the skin   show
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Procedure in which cells selectively treated with an agent called photo-sensitizer are exposed to light to produce a reaction that destroys the cells   show
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Raised firm, thickened scar that may grow for a prolonged period of time   show
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Redness of the skin caused by swelling of the capillaries   show
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Removal of elevated lesions using a surgical blade   show
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Removal of necrotized tissue from a wound by surgical excision, enzymes, or chemical agents   show
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Scab   show
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Skin discoloration consisting of a large, irregular formed hemorrhage area with colours changing from blue-black to greenish-brown or yellow; commonly called a bruise   show
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Skin test that identifies allergic contact dermatitis by applying a suspected allergen to a patch which is then taped on the skin, usually the forearm, and observing the area 24 hours later for an allergic response   show
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Skin test that identifies suspected allergens by subcutaneously injecting small amounts of extracts of the suspected allergens and observing the skin for a subsequent reaction   show
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Skin treatment   show
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Small slit or crack-like sore that extends into the dermal layer; could be caused by continuous inflammation and drying   show
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Small, raised, circumscribed lesion that contains pus; usually less than 1 cm in diameter   show
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Softening of the nail   show
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Solid, elevated lesion larger than 2 cm in diameter that extends into the dermal and subcutaneous layers   show
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show mycology  
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Surgical removal of a small breast tumor   show
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Thickened area of the epidermis or any horny growth on the skin (such as a callus or wart)   show
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Transplantation of artificial skin produced from collagen fibers arranged in a lattice pattern   show
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Transplantation of a healthy tissue to an injured sited   show
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Trauma with unbroken skin   show
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Typical small skin lesion of acne culgaris caused by accumulation of keratin, bacteria, and dried sebum plugging an excretory duct of the skin   show
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show frozen section (FS) (biopsy)  
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Unnatural paleness or absence of colour in the skin   show
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Use of subfreezing temperature (commonly liquid nitrogen) to destroy or eliminate abnormal tissue, such as tumors, warts, and unwanted, cancerous, or infected tissue   show
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