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fungus (plural fungi)
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abscess
- localized collection of pus at the site of an infection
- Characteristically a STAPH infection
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localized collection of pus at the site of an infection
Characteristically STAPH
abscess
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acne
Inflammatory disease of the sebaceous gland and hair follicles of the skin
Blackheads, pustules, nodules, cysts
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alopecia
partial or complete loss of hair resulting from normal aging
endocrine disorder, a drug reaction, anticancer medication, or a skin disease
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cellulitis
Diffuse (widespread) acute infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
light glossy appearance of skin, localized heat, redness, pain
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ecchymosis
- skin discoloration consisting of a large, irregularly formed hemorrhagic area
- with colors changing from blue-black to greenish brown or yellow
bruise
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eczema
- chronic inflammatory skin condition
- characterized by erythema, crusts, papules, vesicles, intense itching
atopic dermatitis
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erythema
redness caused by swelling of the capillaries
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eschar
Dead matter that is sloughed off from the surface of the skin, especially after a burn
commonly crusted or scabbed
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hirsutism
excessive growth of hair in unusual places
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keratosis
thickened are of the epidermis or the horny growth on the skin
callus or wart
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lentigo
- small brown macules, especially on the face and arms, brought on by sun exposure
- usually in middle aged or older person
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pallor
unnatural paleness or absence of color in the skin
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pediculosis
- infestation of lice
- transmitted by personal contact or common use of brushes, combs or headgear
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petechia
Minute, pinpoint hemorrhage under the skin
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purpura
- any of several bleeding disorders
- characterized by hemorrhage into the tissues particularly beneath the skin or mucous membrane
- producing ecchymosis or petechiae
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scabies
Contagious skin disease transmitted by the itch mite, commonly through sexual contact-
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urticaria
- allergic reaction of the skin
- characterized by the eruption of pale red, elevated patches called wheals or hives
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-tinea
fungal skin infection whose name commonly indicates the body part affected
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anyklosis
- stiffening and immobility of a joint
- result of disease, trauma, surgery, or abnormal bone fusion
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contracture
- Fibrosis of connective tissue in the skin, fascia, muscle or joint capsule
- prevents normal mobility of the related tissue or joint
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crepitation
- Dry, grating sound or sensation
- caused by bone ends rubbing together
- indicating a fracture or joint destruction
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exacerbation
- Increase in severity of a disease or any of its symptoms
- also called flare
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hypotonia
Loss of muscular tone or diminished resistance to passive stretching
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-phantom limb
perceived sensation, following amputation of a limb, that the limb still exists
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prosthesis
replacement of missing limb with and artificial substitute
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sprain
tearing of a ligament tissue that may be slight, moderate, or complete
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strain
Muscular trauma caused by violent contraction or an excessive forcible stretch
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subluxation
Partial or incomplete dislocation
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talipes equinovarous
Congenital deformity of one or both feet in which the foot is pulled downward and laterally to the side, also called clubfoot
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