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Cyanosis
a bluish discoloration of the skin caused by insufficient oxygen
Erythema
a reddish color of the skin caused by a congestion of  blood in the vessels
Jaundice
a yellow discoloration of the skin; may indicate bilein the blood or as a result of liver or gallbladderdisease
Macules
flat spots on the skin, such asfreckles
Papules
firm, raised areas such as pimples or the early stagesof chicken pox
 
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 Vesicles
 blisters, or fluid-filled sacs such as those seen inadvanced stages of chicken pox
 Wheals
itchy, elevated areas with an irregular shape; insect bites and hives
Ulcer
a deep loss of skin surface that may extend into thedermis; may cause bleeding or scars
Eczema
a non contagious, inflammatory skin disorder caused by an allergen or irritant.
Impetigo
highly contagious skin infection caused by streptococci or staphylococci organisms.
 
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Exudate
material including fluid, pus, or cells that escapedfrom blood vessels and has deposited in tissues(ex-white exudate on tonsils as seen in Strep throat)
 Axial skeleton
main trunk of the body composed of the skull, spinalcolumn, ribs, and breastbone.
 Appendicular skeleton
forms the extremities and is composed of theshoulder girdle, arm bones, pelvic girdle, and leg bones.
Sutures
areas where the cranial bones have joined together
Fontanels
spaces or “soft spots” that allow for enlargement of the skull as the brain grows during infancy andchildhood.
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