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15 Cards in this Set
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alopecia-
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-general symptomatic terms
-baldness; natural or unnatural deficiency of hair |
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comedo (pl. comodos, comedones)
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-general symptomatic terms
-a plug of sebum (oil) within the opening of a hair follicle |
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closed comedo (pl. comodos, comedones)
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-a general symptomatic term
-a comedo below the skin surface, with a white center (whitehead) |
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open comedo (pl. comodos, comedones)
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-general symptomatic terms
-a comedo open to the skin surface, with a black center caused by the presence of melanin exposed to air (blackhead) |
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eruption
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-general symptomatic terms
-appearance of a skin lesion |
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erythema
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-general symptomatic terms
-redness of skin |
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pruritus
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-gerneral symptomatic terms
-severe itching |
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rash
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-general symptomatic terms
-a general term for skin eruption, most associated with communicable disease |
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skin pigmentation
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-general symptomatic terms
-skin color resulting from the presence of melanin |
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depigmentation
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-general symptomatic terms
-loss of melanin pigment in the skin |
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hypopigmentation
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-general symptomatic terms
-areas of skin lacking color because of deficient amount of melanin |
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hyperpigmentation
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-general symptomatic terms
-darkened areas of skin caused by excessive amounts of melanin |
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suppuration
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-general symptomatic terms
-production of purulent matter (pus) |
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urticaria
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-general symptomatic terms
-hives; an eruption of wheals on the skin accompanied by itching (urtica=stinging nettle) |
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xeroderma
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-general symptomatic terms
-dry skin |
