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abscess
localized accumulation of pus
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albinism
congenital defect in melanin development, causing lack of pigment in the hair, skin, and eyes.
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anhidrosis
abnormal condition of not sweating
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cyanosis
bluish skin or MM color
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dyskeratosis
abnormal alteration in keratinization
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ecchymosis
flat, reddish purple spot caused by intradermal or submucous hemorraghes: bruise
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exfoliation
shedding of horny layer of epidermis
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fissure
crack or groove: erosive
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hyperhidrosis
excessive sweating
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hyperkeratosis
overgrowth of horny layer of epidermis
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intradermal
within the skin
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macula
small, discolored spot on the skin that can be seen but not felt; surface
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nodule
small, visible mass protruding above the skin
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papule
small, rounded elevation of the skin
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purpura
purplish red discoloration on the epidermis caused by hemorrhage into tissue
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pustule
pus collected in hair follicle or pore
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scale
epithelial cells on epidermis or shed from it
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subcutaneous
beneath the skin
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acne
inflammation of skin caused by plugging of sebaceous glands w/ development of papules and postules
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allergic dermatitis/ atopy
skin inflammation cause by allergy
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contact dermatitis
inflammation of skin caused by contact w/ something the animal is allergic to
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decubitus ulcer
skin lesion caused by pressure that results in defective circulation; bed sore
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dermatitis
inflammation of skin
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dermatocellulitis
inflammation of skin and underlying connective tissue
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dermatosis
any skin disease
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discoid lupus erythermatosus
autoimmune skin disease characterized by depigmentation; particularly of the face
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eczema
general term for acute or chronic dermatitis
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epidermolysis bullosa
genetic skin dz. characterized by blisters caused by any mechanical friction, resulting in large open sores and skin fragility
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exfoliative dermatitis
dermatitis w/ scaling, itching, loss of hair, and redness of skin
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frostbite
tissue damage caused by exposure to extreme cold
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pemphigus vulgaris
autoimmune dz. characterized by shallow ulcerations of mucotaneous junctions and oral mucosa
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petechia
pinpoint hemorrhage beneath the skin
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seborrheic dermatitis
chronic, inflammatory dermatitis w/ yellowish, greasy scaling of skin
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urticaria
allergic skin reaction; itching and hives
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wart
virus caused, benign, small, tumor-like epidermal growth
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acute moist dermatitis
superficial bacterial infection of skin
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cellulitis
iflammation, usually bacteral, involving soft tissue
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chiggers
infestation by mite larvae
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cutaneous blowfly myiasis
maggot infestation
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dermatomycosis
fungal infection; ringworm
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dermadicosis
infestation by demodex mange mites
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scabies
infestation by sarcoptes scabei mange mites
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paronychia
bacterial or viral inflammation of skin around nails or claws
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pediculosis
lice infestation
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pyoderma
any perulent skin dz
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