Comprehensive Medical Terminology (5th Edition)

Chapter 5

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It is a tumor of the fibrous connective tissue ... more

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A condition that is caused because of no or little... more

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It is a procedure where a substance or instrument ... more

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It is a layer of skin that links skin and muscles ... more

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It is a technique that involves the removal of the... more

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It is a condition that refers to the inflammation ... more

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A chronic condition where the lower extremities ... more

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It is a condition that causes redness and pain ... more

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It is a condition where the cutaneous layer, fat, ... more

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It is a condition where sweat is released by the ... more

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It refers to the study of tissues. ; In medical ... more

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It is a condition where the skin appears like a ... more

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It is a condition where the epithelium (stratum ... more

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A skin condition without any pigmentation ... more

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A fat cell. ; The combining form, "lip/o" means ... more

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It is the excessive deposition of the fat below ... more

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It is a tumor where the skin is highly pigmented ... more

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It is a skin condition caused by fungi. ; The ... more

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It is a condition where the death of a cell or ... more

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It is a nail condition where hypertrophy of the ... more

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It is a condition in which there is prolonged ... more

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It is one layer of flat cells which remains in ... more

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It is a condition in which the eyelashes is ... more

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It is a skin related disease in which there is an ... more

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It is a genetic disorder mostly affecting the skin... more

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Detailed explanation:Let's delve into more details... more

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Its a skin lesion that arise in the hair follicle ... more

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Due to exposure to sun, rough and scaly spots ... more

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It is a benign tumor consisting of adipose and ... more

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It is a inborn disease. Its characteristics ... more

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Complete or partial hair loss. ;  It can be due to... more

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It is a surgical procedure in which whole or part ... more

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Its a skin cancer, occurring mostly in face and ... more

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It is one of the layers of epidermis which is ... more

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Large Vesicles/raised lesions that contain clear ... more

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Thickening of the skin and underlying tissues over... more

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Boils connected to each other causing infection ... more

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It is a surgical instrument used in order to close... more

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 Cellulitis is an infection on the skin caused by ... more

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Cerumen is the waxy substance produced by the ear ... more

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Ceruminous gland located in the external auditory ... more

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Cicatrix is a mark left behind the surface of a ... more

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Collagen is the protein found in the connective ... more

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 Comedo is a skin pore or hair follicle that is ... more

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Condyloma acuminata is a sexually transmitted ... more

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Contusion is discoloration of the skin as a result... more

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Corium is the layer that lies beneath the ... more

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Cryosurgery is the application of intense cold ... more

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Curettage is a surgical procedure which uses ... more

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Curettage and electrodesiccation technique is used... more

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Cyanosis is the blue tinge of color around the ... more

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Cyst is a round structure that is formed due to ... more

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Debridement is a surgical process that removes the... more

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Dermabrasion is a skin resurfacing technique that ... more

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Dermatitis is the allergy in the skin that causes ... more

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Dermatology is the study of skin . It deals with ... more

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Dermatoplasty is the plastic surgery for repair of... more

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Dermis is the layer below epidermis that contains ... more

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Diaphoresis is excessive sweating caused by ... more

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Ecchymosis is the skin discoloration caused by the... more

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Eczema is skin inflammation with the occurrence of... more

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Electrodesiccation is the destruction of the ... more

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Electrosurgery uses high frequency electric ... more

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Epidermis is the top most layer of the skin. The ... more

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Epithelium is the layer of tightly packed cells ... more

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It is a form of rash produced on the skin surface ... more

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reddening of the skin in patches with a burning ... more

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It is a type of cancer that affects the bone ... more

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It is a condition during which exfoliation occurs ... more

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It is a medical procedure conducted to remove ... more

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It is a form of viral infection that causes skin ... more

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The formation of sores caused by the intentional ... more

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It is the removal of dead skin cells from the ... more

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A long narrow cut in the anal mucosa. ; An anal ... more

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The term histology is the study of the microscopic... more

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A hydrocele is a collection of small fluid-filled ... more

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Ichthyosis is a inherited skin condition that ... more

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Impetigo is a contagious skin infection that ... more

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The Integumentary system consist of skin, hair, ... more

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Kaposi's sarcoma is a type of cancer that forms in... more

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Keloid is a raised scar that occurs after an ... more

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Keratin is a fibrous, insoluble, sulfur-containing... more

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An Agent that helps to dissolve or breaks down the... more

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Any condition of the skin that characterized by ... more

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A laceration is a wound that occurs when the skin... more

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Lanugo is fine, soft, unpigmented hair that ... more

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A lesion defines a abnormal growth in tissue or ... more

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Leukoderma is a name given to White patches on the... more

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Conditions that white patches or plaques get to ... more

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Lipedema means ‘fluid in the fat’ it refers to an ... more

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Lipocytes are fat cells and they found in the ... more

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Accumulation of fat (thickened area of tissue) ... more

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Liposuction is cosmetic surgery.This surgery ... more

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A small-crescent shaped structure, especially the ... more

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A small alterations or discoloration in skin color... more

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The term Malignancy refers to the presence of ... more

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Melanin is a natural skin pigment that plays a ... more

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A pigment cell that produces the melanin is called... more

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An infection or disease caused by a fungus is ... more

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It is a rare bacterial infection but affects the ... more

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The medical term for a mole is nevus.It visually ... more

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A nodule is a kind of papule (abnormal growth like... more

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Onychocryptosis also known as ingrown toenail is a... more

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The separation of the fingernail or toenail from ... more

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The fungal infection of the fingernail or toenails... more

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The nail-biting habit is also known as ... more

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Abnormal thickening of the skin is called ... more

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Scabies is a skin infestation by a mite known as ... more

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Scleroderma is an auto immune disease that affects... more

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Sebaceous cyst are the lumps on the skin filled ... more

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Seborrhea is a condition that produces red, itchy ... more

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Seborrheic dermatitis is the inflammation of the ... more

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Seborrheic keratoses is tumor like growth on the ... more

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Seborrheic warts are the small blob like structure... more

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Sebum is a mixture of oil, lipids and keratin that... more

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Skin Biopsy is a removal of a small part of tissue... more

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Squamous cell carcinoma is a cancer that develops ... more

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The epidermis consists of squamous epithelial ... more

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stratified means packed closely together into ... more

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stratum denotes distinct layers especially in ... more

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It is also called basal layer.It is the last layer... more

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Stratum corneum is the uppermost layer of ... more

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It is the layer of skin that is below the dermis... more

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collection of blood below the nail ; Sub means ... more

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These are sweat glands found deep in the dermal ... more

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Tinea refers to diseased caused by a fungus. ; ... more

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It is the fungal infection of the scalp. ; It ... more

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It is the fungal infection of the skin other than ... more

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This is fungal infection in skin folds such as ... more

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It is the fungal infection that occurs in the web ... more

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The eyelashes grow inward touching the eyeballs... more

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Ulcer is a well defined area of loss of tissue ... more

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Urticaria is an allergic skin lesion which is ... more

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Verruca is a wart like growth which is contagious ... more

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Vesicle is also called a blister that contains ... more

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It is a skin disorder. In this case there is loss ... more

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It is also called as hives.It is a well-defined ... more

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It is the yellow pigmentation of the skin. ; ... more

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It is the yellow discoloration of the skin.  ; ... more

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It is a disease that persists for a very long time... more

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The correct spelling is Alopecia . It is loss of ... more

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It is a an area of skin that is characterized by ... more

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The correct spelling is gangrene.In this case the ... more

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Hirsutism is the correct spelling.It means growth ... more

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Ichthyosis is the correct spelling. It is a ... more

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Petechia is the correct spelling. Rupture of blood... more

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Pruritus is the correct spelling. It is also ... more

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Sudoriferous is the correct spelling. It is also ... more

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Xanthoderma is the correct spelling. It is the ... more

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Histiocyte is the correct spelling. These are ... more

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It means itching ; Itching results in irritation ... more

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It is a skin disorder because of no pigmentation ... more

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It is also referred to as sweat glands. ; ... more

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Onycholysis can be defined as the condition when ... more

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Keratin is the hard fibrous protein present in ... more

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Hirsutism can be defined as an excessive growth of... more

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Erythema is the condition caused by capillary ... more

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Peeling or sloughing off of tissue cells is known ... more

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Ecchymosis is the discoloration of an area of the ... more

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Cellulitis is an acute infection of skin and ... more

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Ung. - A term used in medicine to refer to an ... more

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Kaposi's Sarcoma ; Kaposi's Sarcoma are vascular ... more

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Tinea Corporis ; Tinea corporis are circular ... more

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Gangrene ; Gangrene is a condition caused by ... more

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Albinism ; When the skin, hair and eyes lack the ... more

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Herpes Zoster ; Herpes zoster is an infection ... more

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Scleroderma ; Scleroderma is a condition when the ... more

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Pediculosis ; Pediculosis is an extremely ... more

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Psoriasis ; Psoriasis is a chronic disorder of the... more

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Scabies ; Scabies is an extremely infectious ... more

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The word is Dermatitis.combining form - "dermat/o... more

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The word is cyanosis. Combining form - "cyan/o" ... more

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The word is dermisThe combining form is "dermat/o... more

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The word is erythremia The combining word is  "... more

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The word is hemangiomaThe combining word is "hem/o... more

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The word is histiocyteThe combining word is "histi... more

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The word is onychocryptosis. The combining form is... more

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The word is ichthyosisThe combining form is "... more

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The structure is epidermis ; Epidermis is the top ... more

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The Structure is Sebaceous gland ; Sebaceous gland... more

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Psoriasis; It is a skin condition that is ... more

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Impetigo; is a skin infection that leads to the ... more

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Cryosurgery; It is a method by which tumor tissue ... more

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Hyperkeratosis; It is a skin condition that is ... more

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Definition: Albinism is a genetic condition ... more

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The correct spelling is GANGRENE, which is the ... more

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Approach to solving the question:This discussion ... more

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One type of skin cancer that begins in the ... more

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1. Debridement removes necrotic tissue and foreign... more

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Carcinoma is the most common tumor derived from ... more

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Atopic dermatitis, another name for eczema, is a ... more

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Blisters may develop from second-degree burns due ... more

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Psoriasis is a skin problem and is thought to be ... more

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Impetigo is a skin infection with the similar ... more

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Necrotizing fasciitis is a severe and rapidly ... more

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A changes in the shape, color, size, or feel of an... more

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A sentinel lymph node biopsy is a surgical ... more

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Malignant melanoma is a type of skin cancer that ... more

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