horny tissue (may also refer to the cornea of the eye)

The scraping away of skin or mucous membrane surface.

A collection of pus under the skin.

Inflammation of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles, resulting in papules and pustules; sometimes called acne vulgaris.

A genetic disorder in which the body does not produce (or produces very little) melanin.

The absence or loss of hair; commonly called baldness.

A condition marked by reduced or absent sweat secretion.

A type of skin cancer that affects the basal cell layer of the epidermis.

A condition in which one or both eyelids are inflamed.

A blister that is greater than 0.5 cm in diameter.

Damage to the skin occurring from contact with fire, electricity, chemicals, or extensive sunlight.

A bacterial infection causing an abscess in multiple hair follicles.

Inflammation caused by bacterial infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue.

A small skin lesion associated with acne; commonly called a blackhead (open comedo) or whitehead (closed comedo).

A closed wound that is usually caused by a blow to the body; commonly called a bruise.

An accumulation of dried blood and fluid that forms over an injury to the skin; commonly called a scab.

A blue or gray discoloration of skin or mucous membranes caused by lack of oxygen

A sac under the skin filled with fluid or solid material

The abnormal loss of skin pigmentation

A medical doctor who diagnoses and treats skin conditions

The medical specialty related to the diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions

An instrument used to visually examine the skin

A lesion caused by superficial bleeding under the skin; also commonly called a bruise

Medical Terminology Ch. 3 Flashcards

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adip/o

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fatty tissue

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cutane/o

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skin

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cyst/o

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sac, pouch

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dermat/o

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skin

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derm/o

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skin

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diaphor/o

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sweat

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hidr/o

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sweat

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