Papule
a small, solid, raised skin bump that is less than 1 centimeter wide
wheal
a raised, itchy, and temporary bump or swelling on the skin often called a hive or welt
integumentary
the outer covering of the body
isotonic
a solution with an equal solute concentration to another fluid, such as blood, causing no net water movement into or out of cells
epidermis
the thin, outermost layer of skin that you can see and touch
polyp
an extra clump of cells that grows on the inside lining of body tissues
Macule
a small, flat, and distinct spot on the skin that is less than 1 centimeter wide
hypoglycemia
a condition where blood sugar (glucose) drops below normal levels, typically under 70 mg/dL
blepharoplasty
a surgical procedure to repair drooping eyelids or remove bags under the eyes
excretions
the biological process by which living organisms remove metabolic waste products and excess substances from their bodies to maintain internal balance and prevent toxicity
Pustule
a small, inflamed, raised skin bump that has a white or yellow center filled with pus
Nevus
medical term for a common mole or birthmark
histogenesis
the biological process by which unspecialized, undifferentiated cells from the primary embryonic germ layers (ectoderm, mesoderm, and endoderm) develop into specialized, distinct tissues
cyst
a closed, sac-like pocket of tissue anywhere in the body that can be filled with fluid, pus, or air
dermis
the thick, supportive middle layer of skin located between the outer epidermis and the inner subcutaneous layer (hypodermis)
ulcer
an open sore on the inside lining of the stomach or upper small intestine
cyanosis
a medical sign defined by a bluish or purplish color of the skin and mucous membranes
biopsy
a medical procedure that removes a small sample of tissue or cells from the body so a specialist can examine it under a microscope to check for disease
fissure
a narrow crack, break, or long narrow opening in the surface of something
-opsy
the process of viewing
Vesicle
a small, round sac inside a cell that is wrapped in a membrane
erythematous
abnormal redness of the skin or inner lining of the body
prokaryotic
a small, single-celled organism that does not have a true nucleus or membrane-bound internal parts
acne
a common skin condition that happens when hair pores fill with oil, dead skin, and bacteria
-iasis
an abnormal condition, disease, or state caused by something specified