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Medical Term 14
Medical Terms Oncology, Infections, Inflammations and Burns
Term | Definition |
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Actinic Keratosis | Horny skin condition caused by sun exposure |
Basal Cell Carcinoma | Cancerous tumor of basal skin cells |
Hidradenoma | Tumor of the sweat gland |
Malignant Cutaneous Neoplasm | A harmful new formation of skin tissue (skin cancer) |
Malignant Melanoma | A harmful tumor of melanin cells |
Squamous Cell Carcinoma | Cancerous tumor of squamous skin cells |
Acne Vulgaris | Inflammation of the skin follicles |
Dermatomycosis | A fungal skin condition |
Impetigo | A highly contagious bacterial infection of the skin |
Mycoderamtitis | Inflammation of the skin caused by fungus |
Mycosis | A fungal condition |
Onychodystrophy | Poor nourishment (and development) of the nail |
Tinea | A fungal condition often called "ringworm" due to its circular appearance |
Trichomycosis | A fungal condition of hair |
Actinic Dermatitis | Inflammation of the skin cause by sun eposure |
Seborrhic Dermiatitis | Inflammation of the skin caused by the discharge of oil |
First-degree Burn | Burn affecting only the epidermis or superficial layer of the skin |
Second-degree Burn | Deeper burn affecting both epidermis and dermis |
Third-degree Burn | Deep burn affecting the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous layer |
Fourth-degree Burn | Deep burn affecting not just all layers of the skin |