A Genetic Condition Characterized By A Deficiency Or Absence

Question: albinism

Answer: A genetic condition characterized by a deficiency or the absence of pigment in the skin, hair, and irises of the eyes.

Question: alopecia

Answer: The partial or complete loss of hair that occurs most commonly on the scalp; also known as baldness.

Question: debridement

Answer: The removal of dirt, foreign objects, damaged tissue, and cellular debris from a wound to prevent infection and to promote healing.

Question: dermatitis

Answer: An inflammation of the skin.

Question: diaphoresis

Answer: Profuse sweating.

Question: ecchymosis

Answer: A large, irregular area of purplish discoloration due to bleeding under the skin; also known as a bruise.

Question: eczema

Answer: A form of dermatitis usually characterized by redness, itching and dryness, with possible blistering, cracking, oozing, or bleeding.

Question: erythema

Answer: Redness of the skin due to capillary dilation.

Question: hematoma

Answer: A swelling of clotted blood trapped in the tissues; usually cause by an injury.

Question: impetigo

Answer: A highly contagious bacterial skin infection that commonly occurs in children characterized by isolated pustules that become crusted and rupture.