| A | B |
|---|
| Abrasions | scraping or rubbing away of epidermis |
| Acne | papulopustular skin eruptions |
| Alopecia | partial or complete loss of hair |
| Cachexia | malnutrition marked by weakness and emaciation |
| Chancres | skin lesions or venereal sores |
| Cutaneous stimulation | stimulation of a person's skin to prevent or reduce pain perception |
| Cyanosis | bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes |
| Diaphoresis | secretion of sweat, especially profuse secretion assoticate with an elevated body temperature, physical exertion, or emotional stress |
| Ecchymosis | discoloration of the skin or bruise caused by leakage of blood into subcutaneous tissues |
| Edema | abnormal accumulation of fluid in interstital spaces of tissues |
| Erythema | redness or inflammation of the skin or mucous membranes that is a result of dilation and congestion of superficial capillaries |
| Excoriation | injury to the skin's surface caused by abrasion |
| Hematoma | collection of blood trapped in the tissues of the skin or an organ |
| Induration | hardening of a tissue, particularly the skin, because of edema or inflammation |
| Ischemia | decreased blood supply to a body part |
| Jaundice | Yellow discoloration of the skin, mucous membranes, and sclera |
| Laceration | torn, jagged wound |
| Melanoma | group of malignant neoplasms, primarily of the skin, that are composed of melanocytes |
| Necrotic | of or pertaining to the death of tissue in response to disease or injury |
| Pallor | unnatural paleness or absense of color of the skin |
| Pruritus | an uncomfortable sensation leading to the urge to scratch |
| Shear | force exerted against the skin while the skin remains stationary and the bony structures move |
| Striae | streaks or linear scares that result from the rapid development of tension in the skin |
| Turgor | normal resiliency of the skin cause by the outward pressure of the cells and interstital fluid |
| Vitiligo | absences of skin pigmentation |
