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− | =WikiBlood words= | + | =Dermatology Words= |
− | * Cellular = in the cytoplasm and cell membrane of macrophages (predominantly) | + | *'''Acantholysis''' - loss of cohesion between cells of living epidermis, especially stratum spinosum |
− | *Humoral = in plasma and tissue fluid. | + | *'''Acanthosis''' - hyperplasia of stratum spinosum |
| + | *'''Adnexa''' - cutaneous appendages - hair, claws, glands |
| + | *'''Alopecia''' - abscence of hair in an area where it is normally present |
| + | *'''Anagen''' - growth phase of hair cycle |
| + | *'''Comedo''' - plugged and dilated hair follicle |
| + | *'''Crust''' - accumulation of solid exudate on skin surface, serocellular or haemorrhagic |
| + | *'''Epidermal collarettes''' - peeling edge of epithelium surrounding an ulcer or erosion |
| + | *'''Erosion''' - superficial ulcer involvng only epidermis, heals without scarring |
| + | *'''Erythema''' - reddening of skin caused by congestion of capillaries |
| + | *'''Furunculosis''' - rupture of hair follicles with severe inflammation |
| + | *'''Hyperkeratosis''' - increased thickness of stratum spinosum |
| + | *'''Lichenification''' - thickeningof skin superficial layers with exaggerated crevices |
| + | *'''Macule''' - circumscribed change in skin colour < 1cm in diameter |
| + | *'''Papule''' - solid elevation of skin, <1cm in diameter |
| + | *'''Parakeratosis''' - abnormal cornification, keratinocytes retain their nuclei |
| + | *'''Paronychia''' - inflammation of tissue fold around nail bed |
| + | *'''Patch''' - macule > 1cm in diameter |
| + | *'''Plaque''' - flet topped swelling > 1cm in diameter |
| + | *'''Pustule''' - small circumscribed elevation containing pus |
| + | *'''Scale''' - fragments of stratum corneum |
| + | *'''Scar''' - fibrous tissue area that replaced damaged dermis or subcutaneous tissue |
| + | *'''Telogen''' - resting phase of hair cycle |
| + | *'''Ulcer''' - break in epidermis with exposed underlying dermis |
| + | *'''Urticaria''' - vascular reaction in dermis, consists of transient wheals |
| + | *'''Vesicle''' - blister <1cm in diameter |