Dermatology Terms

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bulla (BUL-la)

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Large blisters filled with clear fluid on the skin.

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cellulitis (sell-you-LIE-tis)

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An acute, diffuse, spreading infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue.

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comedo (KOM-ee-doe)

Back

A blackhead, as seen in acne.

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dermatome (DER-mah-tome)

Back

A configured zone of skin innervated by a spinal cord segment.

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erythema (eh-rih-THEE-ma)

Back

Redness or inflammation of the skin produced by capillary congestion.

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exudate (EKS-you-date)

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Fluid, cells, or cellular debris that has oozed into tissue because of injury or swelling.

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exudative (EKS-you-day-tive)

Back

Process of cells, fluid, or other substances leaking out of blood vessels into tissues.

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keratolytic (ker-ah-toe-LIT-ik)

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A substance that causes shedding of skin.

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keratosis (ker-ah-TOE-sis)

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A skin lesion where there is overgrowth and thickening of cornified epithelium.

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Nevus (NEE-vus)

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Also called a mole, it is a raised or flat area on the skin formed by clusters of melanocytes.