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CH 2 Med Terminology

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Definition
show outer layer of skin  
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show cell in stratum basalt that gives color to skin  
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dermis   show
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show oil secreted by sebaceous glands  
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show protein in skin and connective tissue  
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lesion   show
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show flat, discolored area on skin larger than 1 cm  
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show area of localized swelling (edema)  
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show open sore on skin or mucous membrane that can bleed and scar  
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fissure   show
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show scratch mark  
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verruca   show
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comedo   show
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show redness of skin  
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show appearance of skin lesion  
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pruritus   show
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rash   show
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suppuration   show
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urticaria   show
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show dry skin  
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show any disorder of the skin  
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show acute but mild disease caused by rubella virus  
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carbuncle   show
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gangrene   show
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show thickened areas of epidermis  
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show inflammation of nail fold  
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show infestation of lice that causes itching and dermatitis  
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show inflammation of the fingernail or toenail  
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show inherited skin disease marked by red, itchy, scaly patches  
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show removal of small piece of tissue for microscopic examination  
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excision biopsy   show
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incisional biopsy   show
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show use of surgical blade to "shave" tissue from epidermis and upper dermis  
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show drug that blocks effects of histamine in body  
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show drug that relieves itching  
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antibiotic   show
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antifungal   show
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show drug that temporarily blocks transmission of nerve conduction to produce loss of sensation  
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