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• Stretch marks
  ...nition=lines on the skin that occur when the inner skin layer is stretched thin and loses its elasticity ...ition) lines on the skin that occur when the inner skin layer is stretched thin and loses its elasticity<br>{{glossary headings}}<br>[[Category:Glossary]]
  394 bytes (59 words) - 21:06, 30 December 2022
• Scale
  ...to a thin flake of dead [[epidermis]] that is shed from the surface of the skin. The term is derived from the Old Norse word "skāl" meaning "shell". ...likely due to the similarity in appearance between the flaky skin and the thin layers of a shell.
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• Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery (MDS)
  ...urgical technique that removes skin cancer by removing very thin layers of skin and examining them under a microscope to ensure all cancerous cells have be ...urgical technique that removes skin cancer by removing very thin layers of skin and examining them under a microscope to ensure all cancerous cells have be
  591 bytes (83 words) - 15:25, 31 December 2022
• Shave Biopsy
  ...see) procedure in which a skin abnormality and a thin layer of surrounding skin are removed with a small blade for examination under a microscope. Stitches ...see) procedure in which a skin abnormality and a thin layer of surrounding skin are removed with a small blade for examination under a microscope. Stitches
  658 bytes (94 words) - 08:33, 14 January 2023
• Hypodermic needle
  ...hollow needle attached to a syringe; used to inject a medication under the skin, into a vein, or into a muscle ...hollow needle attached to a syringe; used to inject a medication under the skin, into a vein, or into a muscle<br>{{glossary headings}}<br>[[Category:Gloss
  440 bytes (69 words) - 23:31, 30 December 2022
• Papule
  ...). The dermis is the layer of skin below the epidermis (the outer layer of skin)  Papule - {{Pronunciation}} (PA pyool) A small, solid, raised bump on the skin that has a rim with clearly visible borders. Papules can be red, purple, br
  676 bytes (97 words) - 21:11, 10 January 2023
• Acupuncture
  ...ure (AK-yoo-PUNK-cher) The technique of inserting thin needles through the skin in specific areas of the body to control pain and other symptoms. It is a f ...n}} (AK-yoo-PUNK-cher) The technique of inserting thin needles through the skin in specific areas of the body to control pain and other symptoms. It is a f
  617 bytes (85 words) - 01:21, 8 January 2023
• Flakes
  ...en refers to small, thin pieces of something, particularly in reference to skin that is shedding or peeling. The term can also be used metaphorically to de ...a medical context, it has been used to describe the shedding or peeling of skin since at least the 19th century.
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• Papillary dermis
  ...nourish the epidermis (the outer layer of the skin) and help regulate the skin's temperature {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]]
  733 bytes (112 words) - 22:02, 10 January 2023
• Contour threads
  ...θrɛdz/) are a type of [[cosmetic surgery]] procedure used to lift sagging skin and improve facial contours. ...," meaning the shape or form of something, and "threads," referring to the thin strands of [[Polypropylene]] used in the procedure.
  2 KB (219 words) - 17:15, 9 February 2024
• Transformation Zone
  ...s (cells that produce mucus) from the endocervix and squamous cells (thin, skin-like cells) from the ectocervix.  ...s (cells that produce mucus) from the endocervix and squamous cells (thin, skin-like cells) from the ectocervix. Most abnormal cell changes and most cervic
  1,006 bytes (141 words) - 05:59, 13 January 2023
• Transperineal biopsy
  ...sample is taken with a thin needle inserted into the prostate through the skin between the scrotum and the rectum  ...sample is taken with a thin needle inserted into the prostate through the skin between the scrotum and the rectum {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionar
  778 bytes (110 words) - 04:05, 8 January 2023
• Carpet
  ...e medical field to describe a type of [[skin graft]] where a large area of skin is transplanted. This term is often used in the context of [[burn treatment ...ss of harvesting skin for a graft, which involves removing a thin layer of skin from a donor area on the patient's body.
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• Moisturizers
  ...layers of the skin (epidermis) softer and more pliable. They increase the skin's hydration (water content) by reducing evaporation. * [[Occlusives]]: These work by forming a thin film on the surface of the skin to prevent loss of moisture.
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• Acupuncturist
  ...ned in acupuncture (therapy in which thin needles are inserted through the skin at specific points on the body to control pain and other symptoms). Acupunc ...ned in acupuncture (therapy in which thin needles are inserted through the skin at specific points on the body to control pain and other symptoms). Acupunc
  727 bytes (97 words) - 01:27, 8 January 2023
• WS
  ...clude being shorter than average, thinning and graying hair, skin changes, thin arms and legs, voice changes, and unusual facial features.  ...ple with WS have an increased risk of cancer, particularly thyroid cancer, skin cancer, and sarcoma (a type of bone or soft tissue cancer). WS is caused by
  1 KB (190 words) - 08:03, 13 January 2023
• Squamocolumnar Junction
  ...s (cells that produce mucus) from the endocervix and squamous cells (thin, skin-like cells) from the ectocervix.  ...s (cells that produce mucus) from the endocervix and squamous cells (thin, skin-like cells) from the ectocervix. Most abnormal cell changes and most cervic
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• Lichen sclerosus
  ...nal areas. The condition is characterized by white, shiny, thin patches of skin that can be easily torn. ...in that grow into bigger patches, skin that appears thin and crinkled, and skin that tears easily. Pain, itching, bleeding, and blisters may also occur.
  2 KB (241 words) - 17:33, 7 February 2024
• Papillary kidney cancer
  ...nourish the epidermis (the outer layer of the skin) and help regulate the skin's temperature  ...ove excess fluid and waste as urine. Most papillary tumors look like long, thin, finger-like growths under the microscope. There are two types of papillary
  1 KB (196 words) - 21:14, 10 January 2023
• Acid mantle
  ...cteria, viruses, and other potential contaminants that might penetrate the skin. ...atologist [[Hans S. Schwarz]] to describe the protective acid layer on the skin.
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