vocabulary related to skin
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Actinic keratosis
(ack-TIN-ick kerr-ah-TOH-sis) -
a precancerous skin lesion caused by excessive
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Albinism
(AL-bih-niz-um) - an inherited deficiency or absence, of pigment in the skin, hair, and eyes due to an abnormality in production of melanin.
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Alopecia
(al-oh-PEE-shee-ah) - partial or complete loss of hair.
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Blepharoplasty
(BLEF-ah-roh-plas-tee) - surgical reduction of the upper and lower eyelids.
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Bulla
(BULL-ah) - a large blister that is usually more than 0.5 cm in diameter.
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Carbuncle
(KAR-bung-kul) - a cluster of boils that results in extensive sloughing of skin and scare formation.
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Cellulitis
(sell-you-LYE-tis) - a diffuse infection of connective tissue with severe inflammation within the layers of skin.
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Chloasma
(kloh-AZ-mah) - a pigmentation disorder characterized by brownish spots on the face that may occur during pregnancy and usually disappears after delivery.
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Cicatrix
(sick-AY-tricks) - a normal scar resulting from the healing of a wound.
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Comedo
(KOM-eh-doh) - a lesion formed by the buildup of sebum and keratin in a hair follicle.
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Debridement
(day-breed-MON) - removal of dirt, foreign objects, damaged tissue, and cellular debris from a wound to prevent infection and to promote healing.
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Decubitus ulcer
(dee-KYOU-bih-tus) - an ulcerated area cause by prolong pressure that cuts off circulation to a body part.
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Dermatitis
(der-mah-TYE-tis) - inflammation of the upper layers of skin.
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Diaphoresis
(dye-ah-foh-REE-sis) - profuse sweating.
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Dysplastic nevi
(dis-PLAS-tick NEE-vye) - atypical moles that may develop into skin cancer.
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Ecchymosis
(eck-ih-MOH-sis) - a purplish area caused by bleeding within the skin.
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Eczema
(ECK-zeh-mah) - acute or chronic skin inflammation characterized by erythema, papules, vesicles, pustules, scales, crusts, scabs, and possibly itching.
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Erythema
(er-ih-THEE-mah) - redness of the skin such as a nervous blush, inflammation or mild sunburn.
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Erythroderma
(eh-Rith-roh-DER-mah) - a condition in which there is a widespread erythema that is accompanied by scaling.
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Exfoliative cytology
(ecks-FOH-lee-Ay-tiv sigh-TOL-oh-jee) - a biopsy technique in which cell are scraped from the tissue and examined under a microscope.
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Folliculitis
(foh-Lick-you-LYE-tis) - an inflammation of the hair follicles.
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Furuncles
(FYOU-rung-kulz) - large swollen areas of a staphylococcal infection around hair follicles.
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Granulomas
(Gran-you-LOH-mah) - small knot-like swellings of granulation tissue.
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Hematoma
(Hee-mah-TOH-mah) - a swelling of clotted blood trapped in the tissues.
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Hirsutism
(HER-soot-izm) - abnormal hairiness; usually refers to the appearance of male body or facial hair patterns in the female.
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Ichthyosis
(Ick-thee-OH-sis) - a group of hereditary disorders characterized by dry, thickened, scaly skin.
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Impetigo
(Im-pe-TYE-go) - a highly contagious bacterial skin infection characterized by isolated pustules that become crusted and ruptured.
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Keloid
(KEE-loid) - an abnormally raised or thicken scare that is usually smooth and shiny.
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Keratosis
(Kerr-ah-TOH-sis) - any skin growth in which there is an overgrowth and thickening of the skin.
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Koilonychias
(Koy-loh-NICK-ee-ah) - a malformation of the nails in which the outer surface is concave or scooped out.
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Lipedema
(lip-eh-DEE-mah) - a chronic swelling caused by the collection of fat and fluid under the skin.
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Lipoma
(lih-POH-mah) - a benign fatty deposit under the skin that causes a bump.
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Lupus erythematosus
(LOO-pus er-ih-Thee-mah-TOH-sus) - an autoimmune disorder characterized by a red scaly rash on the face and upper trunk.
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Macule
(MACK-youl) - a discolored, flat spot such as a freckle or flat mole that is less than 1 cm in diameter.
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Malignant melanoma
(mel-ah-NOH-mah) - skin cancer derived from cells capable of forming melanin.
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Miliaria
(Mill-ee-AYR-ee-ah) - also known as heat rash or prickly heat.
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Necrotizing fasciitis
(Fas-ee-EYE-tis) - also know as flesh eating bacteria, is caused by Group A strep.
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Onychocryptosis
(On-ih-koh-krip-TOH-sis) - ingrown toenail.
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Onychomycosis
(On-ih-koh-my-KOH-sis) - fungal infection of the nail.
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Papilloma
(Pap-ih-LOH-mah) - a benign, superficial wart-like growth on the epithelial tissue.
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Papule
(PAP-youl) - a small raised red lesion that is less than 0.5 cm in diameter.
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Paronychia
(Par-oh-NICK-ee-ah) - infection of the skin fold at the margin of the nail.
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Pediculosis
(pee-Dick-you-LOH-sis) - infestation with lice.
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Petechiae
(pee-TEE-kee-ee) - small pinpoint hemorrhages that are smaller versions of bruises.
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Pruritus
(proo-RYE-tus) - itching associated with most forms of dermatitis.
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Psoriasis
(soh-RYE-uh-sis) - a chronic autoimmune disorder of the skin characterized by red papules covered with silvery scales that occur predominantly on the elbows, knee, scalp, back and buttock.
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Purpura
(PEW-pew-rah) - condition characterized by hemorrhage into the skin, which causes spontaneous bruising.
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Purulent
(PYOU-roo-lent) - producing or containing pus.
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Rhytidectomy
(Rit-ih-DECK-to-mee) - surgical removal of excess skin for the elimination of wrinkles.
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Rosacea
(roh-ZAY-shee-ah) - a chronic condition of unknown cause that produces redness, tiny pimples, and broken blood vessels.
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Scabies
(SCAY-beez) - a skin infection caused by an infestation with the itch mite.
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Scleroderma
(Sklehr-oh-DER-mah) - an autoimmune disorder that causes abnormal tissue thickening, usually starting on the hands, feet, or face.
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Seborrhea
(Seb-oh-REE-ah) - any of several common skin conditions in which there is an overproduction of sebum.
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Strawberry hemangioma
(hee-Man-jee-OH-ma) - a soft raised dark reddish purple birthmark.
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Tinea
(TIN-ee-ah) - a fungus skin disease affecting different areas of the body.
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Uticaria
(Ur-tih-KAR-ee-ah) - a skin condition characterized by local areas of swelling accompanied by itching that is associated with an allergic reaction.
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Verrucae
(veh-ROO-see) - skin lesions caused by the human papilloma virus.
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Vitiligo
(Vit-ih-LYE-goh) - a condition in which a loss of melanocytes results in whitish areas of the skin bordered by normally pigmented areas.
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Wheal
(WHEEL) - a smooth, slightly elevated, swollen area that is redder or paler than the surrounding skin and is usually accompanied by itching.
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Xeroderma
(ze-roh-DER-mah) - excessively dry skin.
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capillary hemangioma (KAP-uh-ler-ee hee-man-jee-OH-
mah): - a soft, raised, pink, or red vascular birthmark.