Ch. 10 Flashcards
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consists of skin and its appendages
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integumentary system
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the skin is composed of?
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epithelial tissue and sometimes called epithelium
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cutane/o, derm/o, dermat/o
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combing form of skin
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-derma
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means skin
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the study of skin
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dermatology
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the outermost or most superficial layer of skin
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epidermis
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-epi
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means above
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dermis
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means skin
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flat, platelike cells
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squamous epithelium
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a protein that provides skin with its waterproofing properties
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keratin
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kerat/o
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combing form for keratin
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produce and contain a black pigment
the black pigment is called?
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melanocytes
melanin
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melan/o
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means black or dark
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the absence of normal pigmentation
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albinism
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true albinism
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means that the hair, skin, and eyes have no pigmentation
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the layer directly deep to the epidermis
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dermis
also called corium
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the ability to recognize sensory stimuli
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perception
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the ability to recognize touch sensation
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tactile perception
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fiber-producing cells
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fibroblasts
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tough, flexible, fibrous protein found in skin, bone, cartilage, tendons, and ligaments
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collagen
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kolla
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means glue
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-gen
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means to produce
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phagocytic cells that engulf foreign substances also called tissue macrophages
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histiocytes
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cells that respond to insult by producing and releasing histamine and heparin
is a chemical released in response to allergens that cause itching
is an anticoagulant chemical released in response to injury
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mast cells
histamine
heparin
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located deep to or under the dermis and is composed of connective tissue
subcutaneous layer or hypodermis
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fat cells that produce lipid
adipocytes
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adip/o
combing form for fat
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secrete oily substance called sebum
sebaceous glands or oil glands
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seb/o
combining form that means sebum or oily substance
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tubelike passages
tiny ducts are called?
ducts
ductules
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are aggregations of cells located in the dermis
produce and secrete water, salt, and waste
produce and secrete a strong-smelling substance into the hair follicles
sweat or sudoiferous glands
eccrine glands
apocrine glands
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high body temperature
hyperthermia
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low body temperature
hypothermia
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the production and excretion of sweat
hidrosis
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hidr/o
means sweat
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abnormal reduction of sweating
anhidrosis
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is excessive sweating
hyperhidrosis
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modified sweat glands that are located in the ear canal. They secrete cerumen (earwax) , a waxy substance of varying colors depending on the species
ceruminous
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pil/i, pil/o, trich/o
combing forms for hair
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the hair shaft is the portion of hair extending beyond the skin surface is compose of the ?
cuticle, cortex, medulla
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portion of the hair below the skin surface and is surrounded by a hair follicle
root
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tubes that hold the hair fiber
follicles
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is a tiny muscle attached to that hair follicle that causes that hair to stand erect in response to cold temps or stress
arrector pili
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the condition of the hair standing straight up
piloerection
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short, fine, soft hair
fur
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skin in addition to fur or hair
pelt
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long, straight, stiff hairs that form the outer coat
includes tail and mane hair, bristly hair of swine and most of the fur hair
guard hairs
| also called primary hairs or topcoat
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finer, softer, and wavy hair
includes wool and wavy hair located near the skin of rabbits
secondary hairs
| also called the undercoat
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long, brittle, extremely sensitive hairs usually located on the face
tactile hairs
| also called vibrissae
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thin, short hairs
| ex. eyelashes
cilia
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guard hairs that grow separate follicular openings as in cattle
simple pattern hair growth
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multiple guard hairs that grow from single follicles as in dogs
compound pattern hair growth
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normal hair loss caused by temperature, hormones, light, nutrition, and other nondisease causes
shedding
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located dorsal and lateral to the distal phalanx
wall
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located ventral to the distal phalanx
sole
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provide cushioning and protection for the bones of the foot
foot pads or tori
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on the palmar and plantar surfaces of the phalanges of dogs and cats
digital pads
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singular pads located on the palmar and plantar surfaces of the metacarpal and metatarsal areas
metacarpal and metatarsal pads
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located on palmar surface of each carpus
carpal pads
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dogs and cats that walk on their toes with only the digital and metacarpal and metatarsal pads making contact with the ground are called?
digitigrade
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animals that have well- developed foot pads, such as those in primates
plantigrade
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-grade
means to go
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are keratin plates covering the dorsal surface of the distal phalanx
nails and claws
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region where hoof meets the skin
coronary band
the coronary band is the site of hoof wall growth also called coronet
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flaky tissue band located at the junction of the coronary band and the hoof wall and extends distally
periople
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epidermal tissue that includes the toe, quarters, and heels
wall
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raised v shaped structure on ventral surface of hoof
bars
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softer hoof tissue located on the ventral surface of the hoof (bottom of hoof)
sole
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v shaped pad of soft horn located in the central region of the ventral hoof surface of equine (located between the bars)
frog
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upward thickening of the frog above the heels of the wall
bulbs of heel
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beneath the wall and sole is the connective tissue dermis that contains numerous blood vessels and nerve endings. the sensitive tissue is called?
quick
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used to describe trimming the nail or claw to the level of the dermis
results in bleeding and pain
quicking
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onych/o
combing form for claw
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are the horny covering of the distal phalanx in ungulates or hooved animals
hooves
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ungul/o
combing form of hoof
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is the dermis of the hoof and is located under the epidermal surface of the hoof wall, sole, and frog
corium
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rudimentary bones
first digit in dogs
digits II and V in cloven hoofed animals
dewclaws
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located on the the medial surface of the leg
in the front leg they are located above the knee
in the hind leg they are located below the hock
chestnuts
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located in the tuft of hair on the fetlock joint
ergots
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removal of living tissue for examination of life
biopsy
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bi/o
means life
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-opsy
means view of
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is the removal of a piece of a tumor or lesion for examination
incisional biopsy
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is a cut into tissue
incision
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is the removal of an entire tumor or lesion in addition to a margin of surrounding tissue for examination
excisional biopsy
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is a cut out of tissue
excision
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diagnostic or research procedure used to allow microbes to reproduce in predetermined media (nutrient source)
culture
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takes epithelial cells and grows them in a medium so that intracellular microbes such as viruses can replicate
tissue culture
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scraping of cells from tissue and examination under a microscope
exfoliative cytology
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injection of test substances into the skin layer observe a reaction
intradermal skin testing
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tuberculosis testing is called?
purified protein derivative or PPD
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microscopic examination of skin for the presence of mites
skin scrape
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injury in which superficial layers of skin are scraped
abrasion
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localized collection of pus
abscess
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the fluid from an abscess may be described as?
caseous
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skin inflammation caused by plugged sebaceous glands and comedone development from papules and pustules
acne
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common condition in cats in which acne develops on the chin and lip area
chin acne
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bacterial skin disease that is worsened by licking and scratching also called hot spot
acute moist dermatitis
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hair loss resulting in hairless patches or complete lack of hair
alopecia
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alopec/o
baldness
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hypersensitivity reaction in animals involving pruritus with secondary dermatitis commonly called allergies
atopy
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increased response to an allergen
hypersensitivity
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decreased response to an allergen
hyposensitivity
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multiple contained skin elevations filled with fluid that are greater then 0.5 cm in diameter
bullae
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tissue injury caused by heat, flame, electricity, chemicals, or radiation
burn
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cluster of furuncles
carbuncle
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malignant neoplasm of epithelial tissue
carcinoma
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carcin/o
combing form of cancerous
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inflammation of connective tissue
inflammation may be diffused meaning?
inflammation may be localized meaning?
cellulitis
widespread
within a well-defined area
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blackhead or build up of sebum and keratin in a pore
comedo
| plural comedones
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injury that does not break the skin
contusion
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collection of dried sebum and cellular debris
crust
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closed sac or pouch containing fluid or semisoild material
cyst
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inflammation of the skin
dermatitis
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inflammation of the skin caused by touching an irritant
contact dermatitis
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inflammation of the skin and connective tissue
dermatocellulitis
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abnormal skin condition caused by superficial
are superficial fungi that are found on the skin
dermatomycosis
(also called dermatophytes)
dermatophytes
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abnormal skin condition
dermatosis
| plural is dermatoses
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canine autoimmune disease in which the bridge of the nose exhibit depigmentation, erythema, scaling, and erosions
discoid lupus erythematosus
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abnormal alteration in keratinization
dyskeratosis
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purplish nonelevated patch of bleeding into the skin
ecchymosis
plural is ecchymoses
(also called a bruise)
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general term for inflammatory skin disease characterized by erythema, papules,vesicles, crusts, and scabs either alone or in combination
eczema
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skin infection with shallow eruptions caused by a pox virus
ecthyma
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skin redness
erythema
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means pertaining to redness
erythematous
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collective name for autoimmune lesion of eosinophilic ulcer, eosinophilic plaque, and linear granuloma found in cats and rarely in dogs
eosinophilic granuloma complex
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abnormal redness of skin occurring over a widespread area
erythroderma
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erythr/o,erythem/o, erythemat/o
combining forms for red
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cutaneous rash caused by fever or disease
exanthema
| singular is exanthem
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skin surface injury caused by self trauma
excoriation
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skin disease in cats in which multiple crusts and bumps are present predominantly on the dorsum
feline miliary dermatitis
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cracklike sore
fissure
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abnormal passage from an internal organ to the body surface or between two internal organ
fistula
| plural is fistulae
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fistul/o
means tube or pipe
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inflammation of the skin caused by an allergic reaction to flea saliva
flea allergy dermatitis
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bacterial hoof disease that spreads from the interdigital skin to the deeper foot structures
footrot
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tissue damage caused by extreme cold or contact with chemicals with extreme temperature
frostbite
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localized skin infection in a gland or hair follicle
furuncle
| also called a boil
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the abnormal condition of persistent boils over a period of time
furunculosis
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neocrosis associated with loss of circulation
gangrene
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is a condition of dead tissue
necrosis
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pertaining to dead tissue
necrotic
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decay that produces a foul smell
putrefaction
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small area of healing tissue
granuloma
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benign tumor composed of newly formed blood vesseks
hemangioma
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abnormal condition of increased growth of the horny layer of skin
hyperkeratosis
| also called acanthokeratodermia
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occupation and dwelling of a parasite on the external surface of tissue
infestations
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is a wingless parasitic insect
louse
| plural is lice
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lice infestation is called?
pediculosis
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is an insect with a hard exoskeleton and paired, jointed legs
mite
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is a common term for skin disease caused by mites
mange
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types of mange
sarcoptic
demodectic
chiggers (is infestation by mite larvae that results in severe pruritus)
acariasis (is infestation with ticks or mites)
maggots (are insect larvae found especially in dead or decaying tissue)
myiasis (is infestation by fly larvae)
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abnormal condition of epidermal overgrowth and thickening
keratosis
| plural is keratoses
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accidental cut into the skin
laceration
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pathologic change of tissue; used to describe abnormalities in many locations
lesion
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benign growth of fat cells
lipoma (fatty tumor)
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falt, discolored lesion less than 1cm in diameter
macule (macula)
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tumor or growth of pigmented skin cells
melanoma
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term used to describe cancer of the pigmented skin cells
malignant melanoma
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an unpigmented malignant melanoma
amelanotic melanoma
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small knot protruding above the skin
nodule
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superficial fungal infection of the claw
onychomycosis
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skin paleness
pallor
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benign epithelial growth that is lobed
papilloma
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papill/o or papill/i
nipplelike
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small,raised skin lesion less than 0.5 cm in diameter
papule
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lesion characterized by thick scales, cracking, and red raw surface caused by the persistence of keratinocyte nuclei in the horny layer of skin
parakeratosis
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bacterial or viral infection of the claw
paronychia
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localized skin color change greater than 1 cm in diameter
patch
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group of immune mediated skin diseases characterized by vesicles, bullae, and ulcers
pemphigus
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small, pinpoint hemorrhages
petechiae
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solid raised lesion greater than 0.5cm in diameter
plaque
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foot infection in animals, particularly birds (from walking on hard surfaces), small mammals, or rodents (from standing on wire or mesh flooring that has not been recently cleaned)
pododermatitis
| also called bumblefoot or sore hocks
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growth from mucous membranes
polyp
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itching
pruritus
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condition characterized by hemorrhage into the skin that causes bruising
purpura
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small, circumscribed, pus-filled skin elevation
pustule
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means contained in a limited area
circumscribed
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skin disease containing pus
pyoderma
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py/o
combining form meaning pus
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inflammatory product made up of leukocytes, cell debris, and fluid
pus
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containing or producing pus
purulent
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is a skin disease in puppies characterized by pus-containing lesions
puppy pyoderma
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is a skin disease in puppies that progresses to a systemic disease characterized by fever, anorexia and enlarged and abscessing lymph nodes
juvenile pyoderma
| also called puppy strangles
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malignant neoplasm of soft tissue arising from connective tissue
sarcoma
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sarc/o
combing form for flesh or malignancy of connective tissue
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flake
scale
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mark left by a healing lesion where excess collagen was produced to replace injured tissue
scare
| also called cicatrix
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closed sac of yellow fatty material
sebaceous cyst
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skin condition characterized by overproduction of sebum
seborrhea
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small growth that hangs from the body by stalks
skin tag
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erosion of skin or mucous membrane
ulcer
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are erosions of skin or mucous membranes as a result of prolonged pressure
decubital ulcers
| also called bedsores
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localized areas of swelling that itch
urticaria
| also called hives
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warts
verrucae
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contained skin elevation filled with fluid that is greater than 0.5cm in diameter
vesicle
| also called blister, bulla or bleb
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smooth, slightly raised swollen area that itches
wheal
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destruction of tissue using electric current, heat, or chemicals
cauterization
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destruction of tissue using extreme cold
cryosurgery
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removal of tissue and foreign material to aid healing
debridement
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to open or pierce with a lancet to allow drainage; abscesses are lanced to drain the pus present in an area
lance
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device that transfers light into an intense beam for various purposes
laser
