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Chapter 16 - The Skin
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Chapter 16 - The SkinAdipose - ANS-fat
Albinism - ANS-Absence of pigment in the skin, hair, and eyes
Albino - ANS-white
Anhidrosis - ANS-abnormal condition of no sweat
Causalgia - ANS-persistent, severe burning pain that usually follows an injury to a
sensory nerve
Dermatitis - ANS-inflammation of the skin
Dermis - ANS-Inner layer of skin
Diaphoresis - ANS-profuse sweating
Epidermis - ANS-Outer layer of skin
Epithelium - ANS-layer of skin cells forming the outer and inner surfaces of the body
Erythema - ANS-redness of the skin
Hypertichosis - ANS-excessive growth of hair
Leukoplakia - ANS-thickened, white, leathery-looking spots on the inside of the mouth
that can develop into oral cancer
Lipoma - ANS-fatty tumor
Liposuction - ANS-the surgical removal of fat beneath the skin with the aid of suction
Melanin - ANS-A pigment that gives the skin its color
Melanocyte - ANS-cell in the basal layer that gives color to the skin
Mycosis - ANS-fungal infection
, Onychomycosis - ANS-fungal infection of the nail
Pore - ANS-An opening through which sweat reaches the surface of the skin.
Sebaceous Gland - ANS-oil-secreting gland in the dermis that is associated with hair
follicles
Seborrhea - ANS-discharge of sebum
Sebum - ANS-oily substance secreted by sebaceous glands
Xanthoma - ANS-yellow tumor
Xerosis - ANS-dry skin
Alopecia - ANS-hair loss
Atopic Dermatitis - ANS-Excess inflammation; dry skin, redness, and itching from
allergies and irritants.
Buns - ANS-the two round parts of a person's bottom
Cellulitis - ANS-Infection of skin cells
Comedo - ANS-blackhead
Condones - ANS-blackhead
Cyst - ANS-bladder
Decubitus - ANS-lying down
Ecchymosis - ANS-bruise
Eczema - ANS-noninfectious, inflammatory skin disease characterized by redness,
blisters, scabs, and itching
Gangrene - ANS-death of tissue associated with loss of blood supply
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