Dots

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Dots

Dots (/dɒts/), also known as spots or speckles, is a term often used in the medical field to describe small, round, typically colored marks or spots that appear on the skin or other body parts.

Etymology

The term "dot" originates from the Old English word "dott", which means "head of a boil". The term has been used in the English language since the 15th century.

Related Terms

  • Rash: A rash is a noticeable change in the texture or color of your skin. Your skin may become scaly, bumpy, itchy, or otherwise irritated. It might be caused by an allergy, an infection, or a chronic disease.
  • Lesion: A lesion is any damage or abnormal change in the tissue of an organism, usually caused by disease or trauma.
  • Macule: A macule is a flat, distinct, discolored area of skin less than 1 centimeter wide that does not involve any change in the thickness or texture of the skin.
  • Papule: A papule is a small, raised, solid pimple or swelling, often forming part of a rash on the skin and typically inflamed but not producing pus.
  • Nodule: A nodule is a growth of abnormal tissue. Nodules can develop just below the skin. They can also develop in deeper skin tissues or internal organs.

See Also

  • Dermatology: Dermatology is the branch of medicine dealing with the skin, nails, hair and its diseases.
  • Pathology: Pathology is the study of the causes and effects of disease or injury.

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