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PPD
purified protein derivative
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SLE
systemic lupus erythematosus
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Heavy perspiration
diaphoresis
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Fungal infection of nail
onychomycosis
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Eye doctor or specialist
ophthalmologist
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Sensitivity to light
photophobia
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Diaphor/o
profuse sweating
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Albinism
person who has skin deficiency in pigment (melanin)
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Anhiolrosis
abnormal condition of not sweating
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Leukoplakia
White, thickened patches on mucous membrane tissue on the tongue or cheek.
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Melanoma
cancerous skin tumor
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Dermatomycosis
abnormal condition of fungal infection of the skin
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Trichomycosis
abnormal condition of fungal infection of the skin
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Keratin
hard protein material found in the dermis, hair, and nail
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Lunula
the half moon shaped, whitish area at the base of the nail
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Stratified
arranged in layers
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Ulcer
open sore on the skin or mucous membrane within the body
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Vitiligo
loss of pigment in areas of the skin (milk-white patches)
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Acne
chronic papaular and pustular eruption of the skin with increased production of sebum
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Gangrene
Death of tissue associated with loss of blood supply
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Psoriasis
Abnormal condition of chronic, recurrent dermatosis marked by itchy, scaly, red patches covered with silvery gray scales
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Wart
Epidermal growth caused by a virus
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Malignant mebinoma
Cancerous growth composed of melanocytes
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Biconvex
Having two sides that are rounded, and curved evenly, like a sphere
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Core
Photoreceptor cell of the retina that transforms light energy into a nerve impulse
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Iris
Pigmented layer that opens and closes to allow more or less light to the eye
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Pupil
Central opening of the eye surrounded by the iris through which light rays pass
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Refraction
Bending of the light rays by the cornea, lens, and fluids of the eye
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Vitreous chamber
A large region behind the lens filled with a soft, jelly-like material, the vitreous humor
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Optician
Non-medical professional who grinds lenses and fits glasses but cannot prescribe lenses
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Glaucoma
Increased intraocular pressure results in damage to the retina and optic nerve with loss of vision
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Nytoctalopia
Night blindness
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Incus
Second bone of the middle ear
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Ossicle
Small bones in the middle ear; contains malleus, incus, and stapes
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Macrotia
Abnormally large ears
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Acusotic neuroma
Benign tumor arising from the acoustic nerve in the brain
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Otosclerosis
Hardening of body tissue in the middle ear
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Vertigo
Sensation of irregular or whirling motion either of oneself of external objects
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Audiometry
Measurement of hearing
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Otoscopy
Visual examination of the ear canal with an otoscope
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