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Holes Human Anatomy & Phys.
Ch. 6 Vocab and Skin Diseases
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Anatomy
12th Grade
11/03/2006

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Alb-
Definition
White
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Cut-
Definition
Skin
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Derm-
Definition
Skin
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Epi-
Definition
Upon
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Follic-
Definition
Small bag
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Hol-
Definition
Entire
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Kerat-
Definition
Horn
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Melan-
Definition
Black
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Por-
Definition
Passage
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Seb-
Definition
Grease
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Athlete's Foot
Definition
Fungus infection usually in the skin of the toes & soles
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Birthmark
Definition
Congenital blemish or spot on the skin, visible after birth or soon after
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Boil
Definition
Bacterial infection on the skin, produced when bacteria enters a hair follicle
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Carbuncle
Definition
Bacterial infection, similar to a boil, that spreads into the sebaceous tissues
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Cyst
Definition
liquid-filled sac or capsule
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Eczema
Definition
noncontagious skin rash, often accompanied by itching, blistering, & scaling
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Erythema
Definition
Reddening of the skin due to dilation of dermal blood vessels in response to injury or inflammation
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Herpes
Definition
Infectious disease of the skin usually caused by the herpes simplex virus and characterized by recurring formations of small clusters of vesicles
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Keloid
Definition
Elevated, enlarging fibrous scar usually initiated by an injury
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Mole
Definition
Fleshy skin tumor that is usually pigmented; colors range from brown to black
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Pediculosis
Definition
Disease produced by an infestation of lice
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Pruritus
Definition
Itching of the skin
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Pustule
Definition
Elevated, pus filled area
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Scabies
Definition
Disease resulting from an infestation of mites
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Seborrhea
Definition
Hypersctivity of the sebaceous glands, accompanied by greasy skin and dandruff
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Ulcer
Definition
Open sore
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Urticaria
Definition
Allergic reaction of the skin that produces reddish, elevated patches (hives)
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Wart
Definition
Flesh-colored, raised area caused by a viral infection
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