Stratum lucidum
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An extra epidermal layer found only in thickened skin (palms, soles). Cells are clear ("lucid" = clear).
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Stratum corneum
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Outermost layer of the epidermis. First layer of defense.
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Stratum basale
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Innermost layer of the epidermis where cell proliferation occurs.
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Stratum granulosum
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A layer of the epidermis found throughout the body.
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Epidermis
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Outermost layer of the skin. Has no blood vessels; nourished by the dermis.
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Dermis
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Middle layer of the skin containing blood vessels and glands.
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Hypodermis (subcutaneous tissue)
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Innermost skin layer that stores fat, insulates the body, and stores energy.
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Apocrine gland
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A type of sudoriferous (sweat) gland that functions as a scent gland.
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Eccrine gland
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A type of sudoriferous (sweat) gland that cools the body.
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Sudoriferous
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Pertaining to sweat. Sudoriferous glands include apocrine and eccrine glands.
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Sebaceous gland
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Gland that secretes sebum, an oily waxy substance that lubricates the skin.
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Ceruminous gland
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Modified apocrine gland that secretes ear wax (cerumen).
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-itis
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Suffix meaning inflammation.
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Cellulitis
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Inflammation of the subcutaneous connective tissue.
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Folliculitis
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Inflammation of a hair follicle.
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Dermatitis
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Inflammation of the skin. Derma = skin.
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Hidradenitis
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Inflammation of the sweat glands causing small bumps under the skin.
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Onycho-
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Combining form meaning pertaining to the nails.
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Mycosis
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Fungal infection.
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Onychomycosis
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Fungal infection of the fingernails or toenails. Onycho = nails, mycosis = fungal infection.
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Paronychia
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Skin infection around the nails. Para = around, onychia = nails.
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Para-
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Prefix meaning around, beside, or near.
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Pachyderma
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Abnormally thick skin. Pachys = thick, derma = skin.
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Dermatomycosis
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Fungal infection of the skin. Dermat = skin, mycosis = fungal infection.
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Pruritus
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Medical term for itching.
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Antipruritic
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A drug that relieves itching.
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Anti-inflammatory
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Drugs that relieve pain, swelling, and redness from inflammation.
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Antihistamine
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Drugs used to treat allergies.
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Antiseptic
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Chemical agents that slow or stop microbial growth.
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TIS
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Abbreviation for tumor in situ.
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