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CH.4 Key Words

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Definition
Acne   show
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Albinism   show
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show Skin test used to identify allergies.  
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Alopecia   show
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show Drug that causes a reversible loss of sensation or pain; used to temporarily deaden pain.  
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show Drug used to fight off or prevent infection.  
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show Drug used to fight off fungal infections, such as athlete's foot and ringworm.  
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show Drug used to inhibit itching. Itching is a symptom associated with many skin disorders.  
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show Drug used to treat viral infections, such as herpes.  
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Arrector pili   show
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Autograft   show
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show Commonly slow growing, malignant tumor of the basal cell layer of the epidermis.  
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show Deepest layer of epidermis.  
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show Drug derived from living organisms through molecular biology techniques.  
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Biopsy   show
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show Plastic surgery of the eyelid; also known as a lid lift.  
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Burns   show
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show Destruction of tissue through the application of heat, cold, or an electrical current.  
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show The use of chemicals to remove outer layers of the skin; common treatment for acne and wrinkle removal.  
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show A scar left by a healed wound.  
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show A fibrous protein found in skin, bone, cartilage, tendons, and ligaments.  
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show Drug used to treat skin conditions linked to autoimmune diseases, such as vasculitis, and inflammatory diseases, such as eczema and psoriasis.  
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show Destruction of abnormal tissue by freezing it with liquid nitrogen; common treatment for warts.  
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show Removal of tissue by scraping the surface; a common treatment for removal of basal cell tumors.  
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Cuticle   show
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show The appearance of a blue or purple discoloration of the skin or mucous membranes due to insufficient blood oxygen or poor circulation.  
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Cyst   show
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show Removal of damaged tissue and foreign debris to prevent infection and promote healing, common treatment for bedsores and burns.  
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show The use of abrasive materials, such as brushes and sandpaper, to remove layers of skin.  
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show A physician who diagnoses and treats conditions and diseases of the skin, hair and nails.  
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Dermatology technician   show
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show Replacement of damaged skin with donor skin from a different region of the body; skin graft  
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show The layer directly below the epidermis that's made up of connective tissue, blood and lymphatic vessels, nerve fibers, hair follicles, sebaceous and sweat glands.  
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Ecchymosis   show
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show Acute or chronic inflammatory skin disease characterized by erythema, itchiness, and edema or swelling.  
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Epidermis   show
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show Tissue composed of densely packed cells. That cover the surface of the body and also line internal organs and cavities.  
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show Surgical removal of an entire lesion or tumor.  
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Exfoliative cytology   show
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First-degree burn   show
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Fissure   show
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show Necrosis or death, of tissue due to loss of blood supply, followed by bacterial infection.  
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show A cell, or groups of cells, that secretes select substances within or out of the body.  
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Hair follicles   show
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show The nongrowing part of a hair that protrudes from the skin.  
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Immunosuppressant   show
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show Bacterial infection of the skin characterized by vesicles (small, fluid-filled sacs  
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show Procedure in which an incision is made through the skin to drain fluid or an abscess.  
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show Incision (cut) into the tissue for removal of a small piece of living tissue for microscopic examination  
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Integumentary System   show
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show A test in which different substances are injected into the skin to test for allergic reactions.  
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Kaposi's sarcoma   show
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Keloid   show
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Keratin   show
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Laser therapy   show
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show An area of malignant (cancerous) tissue.  
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Lipectomy   show
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show A group of organic compounds that consist of fat, are greasy to the touch, and are insoluble. Lubricate the skin and minimize water loss.  
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Lipocytes   show
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Liposuction   show
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show The semilunar, white area at the proximal end of the nail.  
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show A small, flat, discolored lesion on the skin.  
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Malignant melanoma   show
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show Is responsible for the skin's pigmentation, or color. And helps protect skin against the harmful ultraviolent rays of the sun.  
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Melanocytes   show
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Mohs surgery   show
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Mucous membrane   show
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show The hard, translucent part of the nail. It is closely molded to the surface of the underlying tissue.  
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Nail root   show
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show Made of hard keratin. An accessory organ of the skin.  
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show Biopsy procedure in which a hollow needle is used to remove a core sample of tissue for microscopic examination.  
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Nevus   show
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show A solid skin elevation larger than one centimeter in diameter; may develop an epidermis, dermis, or subcutaneous layer.  
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show Given by the mouth. May be swallowed, chewed, or dissolved under the tongue,  
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show A solid skin elevation with distinct borders and a diameter of less than one centimeter; pimple  
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Perspiration   show
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Petechia   show
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show A small, mushroom-like growth, typically benign, that extends from the surface of a mucous membrane.  
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show A chronic disease marked by itchy, erythematous skin with silvery patches.  
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Punch biopsy   show
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Purpura   show
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Pustule   show
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Rhytidectomy   show
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show A contagious, parasitic infection of the skin with intense pruritus or itching.  
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Sclerotherapy   show
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show Skin test in which the forearm is scratched with tiny needles and a variety of substances are applied to the skin to identify allergies.  
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show Located in the dermal layer of the skin over the entire body, except for the palms and soles of feet.  
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Sebum   show
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show A chronic, inflammatory disease of collagen of the skin, joints, and internal organs. An autoimmune disease, one in which the body's immune system attacks healthy tissues.  
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show Skin burns in which the epidermis and dermis are destroyed; this type of burn produces severe hyperesthesia or anesthesia, depending on the degree of nerve damage.  
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show A skin infection caused by a fungus.  
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show Are applied directly to the area of concern and are intended to affect only that area.  
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Transdermal drugs   show
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Ulcer   show
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show Hives with localized swelling and itching.  
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show Veins that have a twisting appearance due to the loss of elasticity. May be deep or superficial. Called "spider veins."  
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Vesicle   show
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Vitiligo   show
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Wart   show
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show A smooth, slightly swollen area that is redder or paler than the surrounding skin, a characteristic of hives.  
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