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abscess
localized collection of pus
basal cell carcinoma
tumor arising from the outer layer of the skin
biopsy
removal of living tissue to be viewed under a microscope for diagnositic purpose
edema
puffy swelling of tissue from the accumlation of fluid
laceration
torn, ragged-edged wound
lesion
any visible change in tissue resulting from injury or disease
pressure ulcer (bedsore)
eroded sore on the skin cause by prolonged pressure
shingles (herpes zoster)
development of painful, inflamed blisters that follow the nerve routes.
squamous cell carcinoma
a malignant growth that develops from scale like epithelial tissue.
staphylococcus
bacterium that grows in a pattern resembling grapelike clsters and can cause skin infections.
streptococus
bacterium that grows in a pattern resembling twisted chains and can cause skin infections
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lesson 3 b
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Updated
2010-12-30T12:46:50Z
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