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Block 7 CM Derm
Dermatology Terms
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Graduate
02/21/2013

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Term
Macule
Definition
circumscribed flat lesion less than 10mm
Term
patch
Definition
flat and non-palpable. 10mm or greater
Term
papule
Definition
elevated, circumscribed, solid palpable lesion less than 10mm
Term
vesicle
Definition
elevated, superficial lesion containing serous fluid less than 10mm
Term
bulla
Definition
circumscribed elevated lesion containing serous fluid greater than 10mm
Term
pustule
Definition
superficial and elevated lesion containing purulent fluid
Term
furuncle
Definition
abscessed infection of pilosebaceous unit
Term
carbuncle
Definition
collection of connected furuncles
Term
nodule
Definition
firm, elevated, circumscribed. less than 2 cm.
Term
tumor
Definition
solid and elevated. greater than 2 cm.
Term
plaque
Definition
elevated and circumscribed lesion with flat top. greater than 10mm.
Term
wheals
Definition
transient firm plaque caused by fluid infiltration into dermis. variable size.
Term
erosion
Definition
loss of epidermis in a focal region
Term
ulcer
Definition
loss of epidermis and dermis in focal region
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