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CH3 Med term
Anatomical terms
Question | Answer |
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cutaneous | pertaining to the skin |
dermal | pertaining to the skin |
epidermal | pertaining to upon the skin |
hypodermic | pertaining to under the skin |
intradermal | pertaining to within the skin |
subcutaneous | pertaining to under the skin |
ungual | pertaining to the nails |
dermatology | branch of medicine involving diagnosis and treatment of conditions and diseases of the integumentary system |
plastic surgery | repair,reconstruction,or improvement of body structures. |
abrasion | scraping away of the skin surface by friction |
anhidrosis | abnormal condition of no sweat |
comedo | blackhead |
cyanosis | bluish tint to the skin caused by deoxygenated blood |
cyst | fluid filled sack under the skin |
depigmentation | loss of normal skin color or pigment |
diaphoresis | profuse sweating |
ecchymosis | skin discoloration,bruise |
erythema | redness of the skin |
erythoderma | condition of having reddened or flushed skin |
eschar | thick layer of dead tissue and tissue fluid that develops over a deep burn area |
fissure | crack like lesion |
hirsutism | excessive hair growth over the body |
hyperemia | redness of the skin due to increased blood flow |
hyperhidosis | abnormal condition of excessive sweat |
hyperpigmentation | abnormal amount of pigmentation in the skin |
ichthyoderma | condition of having scaly and dry skin |
lesion | wound,injury |
leukoderma | white skin |
lipoma | fatty mass |
macule | flat discolored area |
necrosis | death |