| A | B |
|---|
| adipose | fat tissue, important for insulating, cushioning |
| allergy | hypersensitivity to a substance |
| alopecia | hair loss |
| bacteria | single-cell microorganism |
| cicatrix | scar |
| cyst | a sac containing fluid or semisolid material |
| dipahoresis | profuse (excessive) sweating |
| ecchymosis | bruise, black and blue discoloration |
| edema | swelling of tissue from fluid accumulation |
| induration | abnormal hard spot |
| jaundice | yellow color of skin (xanthoderma) |
| vesicle | blister |
| virus | very small microorganism, must have a host to multiply |
| wheal | transient, itchy erythematous elevation of the skin |
| bx | abbreviation for biopsy |
| I&D | incision and drainage |
| sc | abbreviation for subcutaneous |
| derm | abbreviation for skin |
| strep | abbreviation for streptococcus |
| staph | abbreviation for staphylococcus |
