Unit 30: Vocabulary

Please study the 20 vocabulary terms below. Then press the Mark Complete button to continue.
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abrasion
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
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.
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concomitant
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
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
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
A metal tool used to cut skin for skin grafts.
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The surgeon cut into the skin using a dermatome.
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discontinue
Stop using.
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The doctor advised me to discontinue the medication if a rash developed.
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eczema
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
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
Small blisters on the skin caused by the herpesvirus.
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Genital herpes is one of the most common STDs.
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intradermally
Applied or given into the skin.
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Local anesthetics are given intradermally.
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keratin
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
The pigment in the skin, hair, and eyes.
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Melanin is important in preventing skin cancer.
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pallor
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
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.
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percutaneous
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
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
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
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
Extreme dryness of the skin.
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Xeroderma can be aggravated by harsh soaps.
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