Chapter 8 med terms (18) Flashcards
(18 cards)
1
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allergen
A
an allergy producer
2
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carcinoma
A
cancerous tumor
3
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coronary
A
arteries
4
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dermatitis
A
inflammation of the skin
5
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epidermal
A
referring to the epidermis
6
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erythematous
A
redness presence
7
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hypodermic
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below the skin
8
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interdigital
A
between the toes
9
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intradermal
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within the skin
10
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melanoma
A
tumor of black cells underneath the microscope, are really dark
11
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onychectomy
A
cutting out the nail (declaw)
12
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perianal
A
area around the anus
13
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polydactyl
A
many fingers or toes
14
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pruritus
A
the presence of itching
15
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pyoderma
A
pus of the skin
16
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subcutaneous
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below the skin
17
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transdermal
A
through the skin
18
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urticaria
A
skin condition that causes itchy welts