Terminology Flashcards
1
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macule
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flat, non-palpable, less than 1 cm in diameter
2
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patch
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flat, non-palpable, more than 1 cm in diameter
3
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papule
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elevated or depressed, palpable, less than 1cm in diameter
4
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plaque
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elevated or depressed, palpable, more than 1cm in diameter (differs from nodule b/c of broat and flat surface)
5
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nodule
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palpable, more than 1cm in diameter (differs from plaque b/c of rounded surface) at least as deep as it is wide
6
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vesicle
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fluid filled blister, less than 1cm in diameter
7
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bulla
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fluid filled blister, more than 1cm in diameter
8
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pustule
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pus-filled blister
9
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wheal
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edematous papules and plaques that are characteristic of hives
10
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telangiectasia
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dilated blood vessels
11
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purpura
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area of hemorrhage can be flat or elevated
12
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petechiae
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pinpoint purpura
