Unit 30 Vocabulary: The Skin

Noun (thing)
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Abrasion
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an area of skin damaged by scratching or scraping
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"The abrasion on her arm soon healed after it was cleaned and covered with a light bandage."
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Chloasma
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a temporary condition in which large brown patches form on the skin
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"Pregnant women are especially susceptible to chloasma due to the hormonal changes."
Adjective
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Concomitant
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happening or given at the same time
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"Where symptoms are concomitant, it can be harder to identify the cause."
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Decubitus ulcers
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bedsores; damage to the skin and/or underlying tissue resulting from prolonged pressure on a particular spot
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"Decubitus ulcers can be avoided by changing position frequently."
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Dermabrasion
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the removal of scars from the skin
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"Dermabrasion is not advisable for people with a darker complexion."
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Dermatome
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a metal tool used to cut skin for skin grafts
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"The surgeon cut into the skin using a dermatome."
Verb (infinitive)
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Discontinue
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stop using
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"The doctor advised me to discontinue the medication if a rash developed."
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Eczema
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an itchy skin rash
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"It is possible for eczema to appear anywhere but it is most common on the elbows."
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Epidermis
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the external layer of the skin
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"Fortunately, it was a first degree burn, so only the epidermis was burnt."
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Herpes
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small blisters on the skin caused by the herpesvirus
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"Genital herpes is one of the most common STDs."
Adverb
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Intradermally
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applied or given into the skin
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"Local anesthetics are given intradermally."
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Keratin
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a protein found in hair, nails, and skin
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"She takes keratin supplements as a remedy for her brittle hair."
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Melanin
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the pigment in the skin, hair, and eyes
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"Melanin is important in preventing skin cancer."
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Pallor
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an unusually pale appearance of the skin
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"The pallor of his skin indicated a potential kidney problem."
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Patch test
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an allergy test testing substances that cause contact dermatitis, where a series of allergens are placed on the skin
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"A patch test can help diagnose multiple allergies at one time."
Adjective
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Percutaneous
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through the skin
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"Percutaneous medication such as creams and lotions are used widely in skin treatments."
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Scabies
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a contagious skin disease caused by the skin mite
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"Patients can use tea tree oil as an effective method of relieving the itch from scabies."
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Scratch test
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an allergy test testing for inhaled allergens or food allergies, where the skin is pricked with tiny needles to introduce an allergen to the body
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"The scratch test showed an allergy to dust mites."
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Stye
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an inflamed swelling on the eyelid
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"It is not advisable to pop a stye, but rather allow it to rupture on its own."
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Xeroderma
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extreme dryness of the skin
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"Xeroderma can be aggravated by harsh soaps."
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