Med Terms Lesson 4.1

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Biopsy

Back

Removal of tissue from a living person for laboratory examination.

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Carcinoma

Back

A malignant tumor of epithelial tissue.

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Cryosurgery

Back

Use of liquid nitrogen or argon gas in a probe to freeze and kill abnormal tissue.

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Cutaneous

Back

Pertaining to the skin.

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Dermatology

Back

Medical specialty concerned with disorders of the skin.

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Dermis

Back

Connective tissue layer of the skin beneath the epidermis.

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Epidermis

Back

Top layer of the skin.

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Esthetics

Back

Concerned with beauty.

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Integumentary

Back

Pertaining to the covering of the body.

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Lesion

Back

Pathologic change or injury in a tissue.