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Chapter 6
Medical Terminology
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Professional
10/21/2008

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subcutaneous
Definition
pertaining to under the skin
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cyanotic
Definition
pertaining to a bluish discoloration of the skin
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dermatitis
Definition
inflammation of the skin
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dermatology
Definition
the study of skin and its diseases
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skin biopsy
Definition
a piece of living tissue is removed for microscopic examination
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dermatologist
Definition
one who specializes in the study of skin and their diseases
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dermoplasty
Definition
surgical reconstrusction of the skin
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epithelial
Definition
pertaining to the epithelium
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epithelium
Definition
structure made up of epithelial cells covering the internal and external surfaces of the body
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hypodermic
Definition
pertaining to below the skin
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lipoma
Definition
tumor or mass containing fat
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liposuction
Definition
withdrawal of fat from subcutaneous tissue
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melanocyte
Definition
cell that produces melanin
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keratinocyte
Definition
cell that produces keratin
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erythema
Definition
red discoloration to the skin
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erythematous
Definition
pertaining to a redness of the skin
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abrasion
Definition
scraping away of the superficial layers of injured skin
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rhytidectomy
Definition
facelift
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epidermis
Definition
above the skin
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adenoma
Definition
tumor of a gland
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carcinoma
Definition
malignant tomor of epithelial cells
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melanoma
Definition
tumor arising from the melanocytes; usually malignant
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laser therapy
Definition
intense beam of light is used to remove unwanted skin
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dermabrasian
Definition
scraping away of the top layers of skin using sandpaper to remove tattoos of disfigured skin
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cryotherapy
Definition
destruction of tissue by freezing with liquid nitrogen
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hemangioma
Definition
a common, benign tumor of blood vessels (birthmark)
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eponuchium
Definition
structure upon the nail
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necrotic
Definition
pertaining to death of tissue
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papilloma
Definition
benign epithelial tumor
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