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12 Cards in this Set
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bulla
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a fluid-filled lesion larger than 1cm that is thin-walled and ruptures easily
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macule
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a round, flat, pigmented area
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papule
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a palpable lesion (something that can be felt) that is rounded, solid and raised (less than 1cm)
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plaque
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an area of papules that are merged to form a lesion larger than 1cm
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pustule
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a round, raised, pus-filled lesion
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urticaria
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an intensely itchy (pruritic) area of wheals that have merged
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vesicle
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a raised, clear fluid-filled lesion up to 1cm in size
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excoriation
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reddened abrasions, usually from itching
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keloid
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excess scar tissue
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arthrocentesis
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aspiration of fluid from a joint
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arthroplasty
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surgical procedure to create an artificial joint or to restore an injured joint
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arthroscopy
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examination of the interior of a joint using an endoscope
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