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| Any neoplasm of the glandular epithelium, either benign or malignant. |
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| Any malignant neoplasm of the glandular epithelium. |
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| Examination of a body, its organs and tissues, after death to determine the actual cause of death |
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| Cancer arising in an epithelium. |
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| Freely floating fat globule in the blood stream, which can obstruct blood circulation to vital organs (e.g., heart, brain). Usually caused by injury to subcutaneous tissue or a bone fracture that allows fat release. |
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| An abnormal proliferation of connective tissue during the healing of skin wounds, often yielding an unsightly mass of scar tissue beneath the skin surface. |
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| Any injury, wound or infection that affects tissue over an area of a definite size (i.e. not spread throughout the body). |
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| The study of the changes in organs and tissues that are produced by disease. |
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| A collection of tissue fluid, bacteria, dead and dying tissue cells, white blood cells and macrophages in an inflamed area. |
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| Cancer arising in the connective tissue of muscles. |
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| A disease caused by the lack of adequate Vitamin C in the diet, which is needed for collagen synthesis. Symptoms include disruption of blood vessels, delay in wound healing, weakness of scar tissue and loose teeth. |
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| A fungus infection usually in the skin of the toes and the soles of the foot. |
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| A tumor, composed of vascular or cutaneous tissue, located in the skin or subcutaneous tissue which is observed at or shortly after birth (also called a nevus). |
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| A bacterial infection of hair follicle and/or sebaceous gland. |
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| A bacterial infection similar to a boil, which spreads into the subcutaneous tissue. |
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| Gross thickening of the epidermis caused by persistent friction (e.g., as from a poorly fitting shoe). |
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| Itching, redness and swelling, progressing to blister formation, caused by the exposure of the skin chemicals (e.g. poison ivy) that provoke an allergic response in sensitive individuals. |
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| A noncontagious skin rash often accompanied by itching, blistering and scaling. |
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| Localized breakdown and ulceration of skin due to interference with its blood supply, usually due to constant pressure in a bony area. Also known as a bedsore. |
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| Reddening of the skin due to dilation of the dermal blood vessels in response to injury or inflammation. |
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| Pink, water-filled, raised lesions that develope a yellow crust and eventually rupture. These are contagious, caused by staphylococcus and common around the mouth and nose in school-age children. |
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| A pigmented, fleshy skin tumor (also called a nevus). |
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| A chronic condition characterized by reddened epidermal lesions covered with dry silvery scales. Often triggered by trauma, infection, hormonal changes or stress. |
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| An elevated pus-filled area. |
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| Hyperactivity of the sebaceous glands, often accompanied by greasy skin and dandruff. |
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| Also known as hives, it is an allergic reaction of the skin that produces reddish, elevated patches. |
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| The most prevalent skin pigmentation disorder, characterized by a loss of melanocytes and uneven dispersal of melanin. This is observed as unpigmented skin regions surrounded by normally pigmented areas. |
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| A flesh-colored raised area caused by a viral infection. |
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| A congential condition involving defective cartilage growth and a deficient ability to form endochondral bones which will cause dwarfism. |
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| Inflammation of bony tissue. |
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| Placing sustained tension on a body region to keep the parts of a fractured bone in proper alignment. |
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| Surgical removal of a bone. |
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| Surgery to make a joint more movable. |
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| Partial dislocation of a joint. |
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| Inflammation of the synovial membrane of a joint. |
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| Protrusion of an organ through its body cavity wall. |
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| Muscle pain resulting from any muscular disease or disorder. |
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| A partial or slight paralysis of the muscles. |
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