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CHAPTER 3
Pathology of the skin
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Nursing
Undergraduate 1
03/04/2014

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abscess
Definition
collection of pus in skin
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acne
Definition
inflammation of sebaceous glands and hair foliicles with papules and pustules
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acnerosacea
Definition
chronic form of adult acne with redness and tiny pimples, primarily on the nose
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acne vulgaris
Definition
common form of teenage acnewith comedo, papules and pustules
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albinism
Definition
genetic condition; unable to make melanin white hair and skin, and red eyes
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basal cell carcinoma
Definition
cancerous tumor in basal cell layer; common cancer; rearely metastasizes
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burn
Definition
skin damage caused by fire, electricity, ultrivioletlight, or causticĀ  chemicals; percent of skin burned is estimated by rules of nines
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first degree burn
Definition
skin reddened and painful, no blisters; damage to epidermis
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second degree burn
Definition
skin reddened and painful with blisters; damage to dermis and epidermis
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third degree burn
Definition
skin charred; epidermis and dermis burned away, subcutaneous layer exposed
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cellulitis
Definition
diffuse acture infection of connective tissue of skin
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cicatrix
Definition
normal scar
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decubitus

(ulcer decub)

Definition
open sore caused by pressure over bony prominences; caused by loss of blood flow to skin
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dermatisis
Definition
inflammation of the skin
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dermatosis
Definition
presence of skin condition
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