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Malignant, vascular, neoplastic growth characterized by cutaneous nodules? Kaposi sarcoma 0 MichaelMorano Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:16:36 GMT view revision history
Cancerous growth composed of melanocytes? Malignant melanoma 0 MichaelMorano Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:16:36 GMT view revision history
Malignant tumor of the squamous epithelial cells of the epidermis? Squamous cell carcinoma 0 MichaelMorano Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:16:36 GMT view revision history
Malignant tumor of the basal cell layer of the epidermis? Basal cell carcinoma 0 MichaelMorano Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:16:36 GMT view revision history
Epidermal growth (wart) caused by a virus? Verruca 0 MichaelMorano Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:16:36 GMT view revision history
Pigmented lesion on the skin? Nevus 0 MichaelMorano Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:16:36 GMT view revision history
White, thickened patches of mucous membrane tissue of the tongue or cheek? Leukoplakia 0 MichaelMorano Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:16:36 GMT view revision history
Thickened and reddened area of the epidermis, usually associated with aging or skin damage? Keratosis 0 MichaelMorano Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:16:36 GMT view revision history
Hypertrophied, thickened scar that occurs after trauma or surgical incision? Keloid 0 MichaelMorano Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:16:36 GMT view revision history
Increased growth of cells in the keratin layer of the epidermis caused by pressure or friction? Callus 0 MichaelMorano Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:16:36 GMT view revision history
Loss of pigment (depigmentation) in areas of the skin (milk-white patches) Vitiligo 0 MichaelMorano Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:16:36 GMT view revision history
Infection of the skin caused by a fungus? Tinea 0 MichaelMorano Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:16:36 GMT view revision history
Chronic autoimmune inflammatory disease of collagen in the skin, of joints, and of internal organs? Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) 0 MichaelMorano Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:16:36 GMT view revision history
A chronic progressive disease of the skin with hardening and shrinking of connective tissue? Scleroderma 0 MichaelMorano Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:16:36 GMT view revision history
A contagious, parasitic infection of the skin with intense pruritus? Scabies 0 MichaelMorano Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:16:36 GMT view revision history
Chronic, recurrent dermatosis marked by itchy, scaly, red plaques covered by silvery gray scales? Psoriasis 0 MichaelMorano Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:16:36 GMT view revision history
Bacterial inflammatory skin disease characterized by vesicles, pustules, and crusted-over lesions? Impetigo 0 MichaelMorano Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:16:36 GMT view revision history
Death of tissue associated with loss of blood supply? Gangrene 0 MichaelMorano Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:16:36 GMT view revision history
Rash (exanthema) of the skin due to a viral infection? Exanthematous Viral
Diseases
0 MichaelMorano Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:16:36 GMT view revision history
Inflammatory kin disease with erythematous, papulovesicular lesions? Eczema 0 MichaelMorano Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:16:36 GMT view revision history
Diffuse, acute infection of the skin marked by local heat, redness, pain, and swelling? Cellulitis 0 MichaelMorano Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:16:36 GMT view revision history
Injury to tissues caused by heat contact? Burns 0 MichaelMorano Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:16:36 GMT view revision history
Chronic papular and pustular eruption of the skin with increased production of sebum? Acne 0 MichaelMorano Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:16:36 GMT view revision history
Acute allergic reaction in which red, round wheals develop on the skin? Urticaria (hives) 0 MichaelMorano Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:16:36 GMT view revision history
Itching Pruritus 0 MichaelMorano Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:16:36 GMT view revision history
Small, pinpoint hemorrhage. Petechia 0 MichaelMorano Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:16:36 GMT view revision history
Bluish, black mark (bruise) on the skin? Ecchymosis 0 MichaelMorano Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:16:36 GMT view revision history
Absence of hair from areas where it normally grows? Alopecia 0 MichaelMorano Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:16:36 GMT view revision history
Smooth, slightly elevated, edematous (swollen) area that is redder or paler than the surrounding skin? Wheal 0 MichaelMorano Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:16:36 GMT view revision history
Small collection of clear fluid (serum); blister? Vesicle 0 MichaelMorano Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:16:36 GMT view revision history
Open sore on the skin or mucous membranes within the body? Ulcer 0 MichaelMorano Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:16:36 GMT view revision history
Small elevation of the skin containing pus? Pustule 0 MichaelMorano Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:16:36 GMT view revision history
Benign growth extending from the surface of mucous membrane? Polyp 0 MichaelMorano Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:16:36 GMT view revision history
Small (less than 1cm in diameter), solid elevation of the skin? Papule 0 MichaelMorano Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:16:36 GMT view revision history
Solid, round or oval elevated lesion more than 1cm in diameter? Nodule 0 MichaelMorano Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:16:36 GMT view revision history
Discolored (often reddened) flat lesion? Macule 0 MichaelMorano Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:16:36 GMT view revision history
Groove or crack-like sore? Fissure 0 MichaelMorano Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:16:36 GMT view revision history
wearing away or loss of epidermis? Erosion 0 MichaelMorano Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:16:36 GMT view revision history
Thick-walled, closed sac or pouch containing fluid or semisolid material? Cyst 0 MichaelMorano Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:16:36 GMT view revision history
Collection of dried serum and cellular debris? Crust 0 MichaelMorano Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:16:36 GMT view revision history
Xer/o Dry 0 MichaelMorano Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:16:36 GMT view revision history
Xanth/o Yellow 0 MichaelMorano Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:16:36 GMT view revision history
Ungu/o Nail 0 MichaelMorano Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:16:36 GMT view revision history
Trich/o Hair 0 MichaelMorano Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:16:36 GMT view revision history
Steat/o Fat 0 MichaelMorano Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:16:36 GMT view revision history
Squam/o Scale-Like 0 MichaelMorano Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:16:36 GMT view revision history
Seb/o Sebum

(oily secretion from sebaceous glands)
0 MichaelMorano Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:16:36 GMT view revision history
Rhytid/o Wrinkle 0 MichaelMorano Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:16:35 GMT view revision history
Py/o Pus 0 MichaelMorano Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:16:35 GMT view revision history
Pil/o Hair 0 MichaelMorano Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:16:35 GMT view revision history
Phyt/o Plant 0 MichaelMorano Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:16:35 GMT view revision history
Onych/o Nail 0 MichaelMorano Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:16:35 GMT view revision history
Myc/o Fungus

(Fungi include yeasts, molds, and mushrooms)
0 MichaelMorano Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:16:35 GMT view revision history
Melan/o Black 0 MichaelMorano Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:16:35 GMT view revision history
Lip/o Fat 0 MichaelMorano Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:16:35 GMT view revision history
Leuk/o White 0 MichaelMorano Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:16:35 GMT view revision history
Kerat/o Hard, Horny Tissue 0 MichaelMorano Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:16:35 GMT view revision history
ichthy/o Scaly, Dry (fish like) 0 MichaelMorano Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:16:35 GMT view revision history
Hidr/o Sweat 0 MichaelMorano Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:16:35 GMT view revision history
Erythem/o
Erythemat/o
Redness 0 MichaelMorano Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:16:35 GMT view revision history
Diaphor/o Profuse Sweating 0 MichaelMorano Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:16:35 GMT view revision history
Derm/o
Dermat/o
Skin 0 MichaelMorano Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:16:35 GMT view revision history
Cutane/o Skin 0 MichaelMorano Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:16:35 GMT view revision history
Cauter/o Heat, Burn 0 MichaelMorano Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:16:35 GMT view revision history
Caus/o Burn, Burning 0 MichaelMorano Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:16:35 GMT view revision history
Albin/o White 0 MichaelMorano Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:16:35 GMT view revision history
Adip/o Fat 0 MichaelMorano Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:16:35 GMT view revision history
Innermost layer of the skin, containing fat tissue? Subcutaneous Layer 0 MichaelMorano Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:16:35 GMT view revision history
Outermost layer of the epidermis, which consists of flattened, keratinized, (horny) cells? Stratum Corneum 0 MichaelMorano Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:16:35 GMT view revision history
A layer (of cells)? Stratum

(plural: strata)
0 MichaelMorano Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:16:35 GMT view revision history
Arranged in layer? Stratified 0 MichaelMorano Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:16:35 GMT view revision history
Flat, scale-like cells composing the epidermis? Squamous Epithelium 0 MichaelMorano Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:16:35 GMT view revision history
Oily substance secreted by sebaceous glands? Sebum 0 MichaelMorano Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:16:35 GMT view revision history
Oil-secreting gland in the dermis that is associated with hair follicles? Sebaceous Gland 0 MichaelMorano Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:16:35 GMT view revision history
Tiny opening on the surface of the skin? Pore 0 MichaelMorano Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:16:35 GMT view revision history
soft tissue surrounding the nail border? Paronychium 0 MichaelMorano Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:16:35 GMT view revision history
Major skin pigment. It is formed by melanocytes in the epidermis? Melanin 0 MichaelMorano Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:16:35 GMT view revision history
The half-moon-shaped, whitish area at the base of a nail? Lunula 0 MichaelMorano Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:16:35 GMT view revision history
A fat cell? Lipocyte 0 MichaelMorano Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:16:35 GMT view revision history
Hard protein material found int he epidermis, hair, and nails. Keratin means horn and commonly is found in the horns of animals? Keratin 0 MichaelMorano Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:16:35 GMT view revision history
The skin and it's accessory structures such as hair and nails? Integumentary System 0 MichaelMorano Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:16:35 GMT view revision history
Sac within which each hair grows? Hair Follicle 0 MichaelMorano Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:16:35 GMT view revision history
Layer of skin cells forming the outer and inner surfaces of the body? Epithelium 0 MichaelMorano Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:16:35 GMT view revision history
Outermost layer of the skin? Epidermis 0 MichaelMorano Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:16:35 GMT view revision history
Most numerous sweat-producing exocrine gland in the skin? Eccrine Sweat Gland 0 MichaelMorano Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:16:35 GMT view revision history
Middle layer of the skin? Dermis 0 MichaelMorano Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:16:35 GMT view revision history
Band of epidermis at the base and sides of the nail plate? Cuticle 0 MichaelMorano Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:16:35 GMT view revision history
Structural protein found in the skin and connective tissue? Collagen 0 MichaelMorano Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:16:35 GMT view revision history
One of the large dermal exocrine glands located in the axilla and genital areal. it secretes sweat that, in action with bacteria, is responsible for human body odor? Apocrine Sweat Gland 0 MichaelMorano Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:16:35 GMT view revision history
Deepest region of the epidermis; it gives rise to all the epidermal cells? Basal Layer 0 MichaelMorano Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:16:35 GMT view revision history
Person with skin deficient in pigment (melanin)? Albino 0 MichaelMorano Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:16:35 GMT view revision history

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