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Ch 5.3 - Integumentary System
General Symptomatic Terms; do reverse side first
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09/16/2009

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alopecia
Definition
baldness, deficiency of hair
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comedo
Definition
a plug of sebum within the opening of a hair follicle
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closed comedo
Definition
below the skin surface with a white center
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open comedo
Definition
open to the skin surface with a black center caused by the presence of melanin exposed to air
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eruption
Definition
appearance of a skin lesion
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erythema
Definition
redness of skin
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pruritus
Definition
severe itching
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rash
Definition
a general term for skin eruption, most often associated with communicable disease
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skin pigmentation
Definition
skin color due to the presence of melanin
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depigmentation
Definition
loss of melanin in the skin
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hypopigmentation
Definition
areas of skin lacking color due to deficient amounts of melanin
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hyperpigmentation
Definition
darkened areas of skin caused by excessive amounts of melanin
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suppuration
Definition
production of purulent matter (pus)
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utricaria
Definition
hives; eruption of wheals on the skin accompanied by itch
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xeroderma
Definition
dry skin
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