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autograft
is a transplantation of healthy tissue from one site to another site in the same individual
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diaphoresis
is a condition in which a person sweats excessively; profuse perspiration
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ecchymosis
is a black-and-blue mark on the skin; a bruise
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erythrocyte
is a red blood cell
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hirsutism
means excessive body hair, especially in women
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Kaposi saracoma
is a type of malignant skin tumor associated with AIDS
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leukemia
refers to excessive production of white blood cells; literally means white blood.
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lipocele
refers to hernia that contains fat or fatty cells
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melanoma
is a black tumor
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onychoma
is a benign tumor of the nail bed
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onychomalacia
is an abnormal softening of the nail or nail bed
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onychomycosis
is a fungal infection of the nails
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papules
is a medical term for warts, moles, and pimples
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pressure ulcers
are caused by prolonged pressure against an area of the skin from a bed or chair
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pustule
is an elevated lesion containing pus, as seen in acne, furuncles, and psoriasis
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subcutaneous
means beneath the skin
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suction lipectomy
refers to excision of subcutaneous fat tissue by use of a blunt-tipped cannula (tube), done for cosmetic reasons.
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trichopathy
refers to any disease of the hair
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xanthoma
refers to a tumor containing yellow material
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xeroderma
means excessive dryness of the skin
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