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large bruises under the skin associated with hemorrhages into tissue
purapura
thickening of the skin
pachyderma
abnormally large, raised or thickened scar
keloid
pinpoint bleeding in the skin
petechia
fungal infection of the foot; athlete's foot
tinea pedis
painful skin eruptions that follow a nerve path; shingles
herpes zoster
fungal infection of the groin; jock itch
tinea cruris
excision or removal of excess skin for the elimination of wrinkles; also called a face lift
rhytidectomy
dry skin
xeroderma
physician skin specialist
dermatologist
inflammation of the skin
dermatitis
removal of dead or damaged tissue and foreign material froma a wound
debridement
a scar left by a healed wound
cicatrix
superficial discoloration caused by blood in the tissue; an bruise
ecchymosis
surgical repair of the skin; skin treatment
dermatoplasty
inflamed hair follicle; a boil
furuncle
excessive swelling
diaphoresis
inflammatory skin disorder characterized by redness, itching, vesicles, weeping, oozing and crusting
eczema
redness
erythema
inflammatory skin disease involving sebaceous glands and hair follicles
acne
removal of skin blemishes and wrinkles using mechanical or chemical methods
dermabrasion
a scratch
excoriation
abnormal swelling of tissue
edema
open lesion of the skin due to prolonged pressure; pressure sore
decubitus ulcer
loss of hair; baldness
alopecia
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Med Terms Week #5
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Medical Terminology
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2010-08-20T14:03:58Z
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