Chapter 16: Pronunciation

melanin

a black pigment formed by cells in the skin

nevus

a collection of pigmented cells on the skin surface

fat cell

adipocyte

a blackhead

comedo

excessive or profuse sweating

diaphoresis

a purplish patch on the skin caused by hemorrhage

ecchymosis

loosening of the epidermis

epidermolysis

tinea

fungal infection of the skin

keratin

hard protein material found in the skin, hair, and nails

inflammation of sweat glands

hidradenitis

uticaria

hives

paronychia

inflammation of soft tissue around the nail

hypertrophied, thickened scar

keloid

epithelium

layer of skin cells on outer and inner surfaces on the body

adipose

pertaining to fat

pertaining to hair and oil glands

sebaceous

Collagen

structural protein found in the skin and connective tissue

pertaining to under the skin

subcutaneous

dermis

the middle layer of the skin; corium

fungal infection of the skin

tinea