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A&P 2 ch 5

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outer layer of the skin that contains no blood vessels or nerve endings   epidermis  
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this layer of the epidermis produces new cells and melanocytes   basal layer(stratum basale)  
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this is the outermost layer of the epidermis where dead skin cells are shed and replaced   stratum corneum  
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inner thicker layer of skin, lies just beneath the epidermis   dermis  
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the dermis contains   capillaries, nerve endings, lymphatic channels, hair follicles, sweat glands, sebaceous glands  
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dead skin cells that fill with hard water repellent protein and waterproofs the body is known as   keratin  
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linear tears in the dermis are known as stretch marks or   striae  
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lies just beneath the dermis and is composed of loose connective tissue and adipose tissue   subcutaneous  
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the soft downy hair that covers a fetus   lanugo  
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hair gets it color from   melanocytes  
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scraping away of the skin   abrasion  
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localized collection of pus   abscess  
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deficiency of pigment in the eyes, hair and skin   albino  
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partial or complete loss of hair   alopecia  
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medical name for a blackhead or whitehead   comedo  
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a diffuse acute infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue   cellulitis  
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treatment to remove skin lesions that involves freezing   cryosurgery  
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fold of skin that covers the root of a nail   cuticle  
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a closed sac that contains fluid; semi fluid; or solid material   cyst  
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inflammation of the skin   dermatitis  
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a bruise is also known as an   ecchymosis  
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redness of the skin due to capillary dilatation   erythema  
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an abnormal passageway between two tubular organs   fistula  
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death of tissue as the result of ischemia   gangrene  
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a benign tumor consisting of a mass of blood vessels   hemangioma  
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collection of fluid located in the area of the scrotal sac   hydrocele  
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fungal infection of the nails   onychomycosis  
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infestation with lice   pediculosis  
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small pinpoint hemorrhages of the skin   petechia  
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small, solid elevation on the skin   papule  
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small, stalk like growth protruding from a mucous membrane   polyp  
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small thin walled skin lesion containing clear fluid; blister   vesicle  
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skin disorder characterized by nonpigmented white patches on the skin   vitiligo  
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large blister   bulla  
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superficial burn, involving the epidermis   first degree  
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partial thickness burn; involving the epidermis and dermis   second degree  
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full thickness burn extending through the subcutaneous layer of skin   third degree  
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thickening of the epidermis at sites of friction or pressure   callus  
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most common malignant tumor of the epethial tissue   basal cell carcinoma  
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faster growing skin cancer that has great potential for metastasis   squamous cell carcinoma  
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inflammatory skin condition characterized by erythema, papules, vesicles, pustules, scales, crusts and scabs   eczema  
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ring worm of the body   tinea corporis  
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ringworm of the groin, jock itch   tinea cruris  
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ringworm of the feet, athletes foot   tinea pedis  
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aspiration of fat through a cannula   liposuction  
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tissue placed on a recipient site from a donor site   skin graft  
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removal of damaged or necrotic tissue to promote healing   debridement  
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seen in infants as yellow crusty scales on the scalp   seborrheic dermatitis  
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acute viral infection that presents as painful vesicular eruption that follow nerve pathways   herpes zoster; shingles  
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