Dermatology
Skin, hair and nail medicine.
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Cardiology
Heart and cardiovascular medicine.
97 wordsNeurology
The nervous system and its disorders.
706 wordsOncology
Cancer study, diagnosis and treatment.
158 wordsDermatology
Skin, hair and nail medicine.
201 wordsGastroenterology
The digestive system and its disorders.
59 wordsImmunology
Immunity and immune-system function.
142 wordsPharmacology
Medicines, drugs and their effects.
411 wordsGeneral medicine
General clinical and healthcare terminology.
1.2k wordsClinical research
Research that evaluates health interventions, diagnostics and patient outcomes.
57 wordsEmergency medicine
Assessment and treatment of urgent and life-threatening conditions.
46 wordsEndocrinology
Hormones, endocrine glands and metabolic disorders.
195 wordsHaematology
Blood, blood-forming organs and blood disorders.
137 wordsHealth policy
Policy, funding, access, inequality and the organisation of healthcare.
8 wordsHealth systems
How healthcare is organised, delivered and coordinated.
2 wordsInfectious disease
Diseases caused by pathogens and their prevention and treatment.
200 wordsMedical ethics
Ethical principles in clinical care and health research.
22 wordsNephrology
Kidney function and kidney disease.
36 wordsOphthalmology
The eye, vision and eye disease.
60 wordsOrthopaedics
Bones, joints, muscles and the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions.
71 wordsPathology
The study and diagnosis of disease through tissues, cells and laboratory evidence.
191 wordsPublic health
Population health, prevention, epidemiology and health promotion.
38 wordsPulmonology
The respiratory system and diseases of the lungs.
52 wordsRadiology
Medical imaging and image-guided diagnosis or treatment.
40 wordsRheumatology
Inflammatory and autoimmune conditions affecting joints and connective tissue.
153 wordsSurgery
Operative treatment, surgical methods and perioperative care.
129 wordsUrology
The urinary system and related conditions.
50 wordsAnaesthesiology
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35 wordsDentistry oral health
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75 wordsGeriatrics
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27 wordsMedical anatomy
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406 wordsMedical genetics
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129 wordsMedical physiology
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149 wordsObstetrics gynaecology
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81 wordsOtolaryngology
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57 wordsPaediatrics
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67 wordsPsychiatry
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an inflammatory disease involving the sebaceous glands of the skin; characterized by papules or pustules or comedones
Acne rosaceanouna skin disease of adults (more often women) in which blood vessels of the face enlarge resulting in a flushed appearance
Adrenal cortical steroidnouna steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex or synthesized; administered as drugs they reduce swelling and decrease the body's immune respo…
Alopecianounloss of hair (especially on the head) or loss of wool or feathers; in humans it can result from heredity or hormonal imbalance or certain diseas…
Biopsynounexamination of tissues or liquids from the living body to determine the existence or cause of a disease
Birthmarknouna blemish on the skin that is formed before birth
Cancroidnounthe most common form of skin cancer
Cellulitisnounan inflammation of body tissue (especially that below the skin) characterized by fever and swelling and redness and pain
Coriumnounthe deep vascular inner layer of the skin
Corticoidnouna steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex or synthesized; administered as drugs they reduce swelling and decrease the body's immune respo…
Corticosteroidnouna steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex or synthesized; administered as drugs they reduce swelling and decrease the body's immune respo…
Cuticlenounthe outer layer of the skin covering the exterior body surface of vertebrates
Dermanounthe deep vascular inner layer of the skin
Dermatitisnouninflammation of the skin; skin becomes itchy and may develop blisters
Dermatologynounthe branch of medicine dealing with the skin and its diseases
Dermisnounthe deep vascular inner layer of the skin
Eczemanoungeneric term for inflammatory conditions of the skin; particularly with vesiculation in the acute stages
Epidermisnounthe outer layer of the skin covering the exterior body surface of vertebrates
Erythemanounabnormal redness of the skin resulting from dilation of blood vessels (as in sunburn or inflammation)
Fungal infectionnounan inflammatory condition caused by a fungus
Hivesnounan itchy skin eruption characterized by weals with pale interiors and well-defined red margins; usually the result of an allergic response to in…
Hyperpigmentationnoununusual darkening of the skin
Hypopigmentationnoununusual lack of skin color
Impetigonouna very contagious infection of the skin; common in children; localized redness develops into small blisters that gradually crust and erode
Itchnouna contagious skin infection caused by the itch mite; characterized by persistent itching and skin irritation; "he has a bad case of the itch"
Keratosisnouna skin condition marked by an overgrowth of layers of horny skin
Malignant melanomanounany of several malignant neoplasms (usually of the skin) consisting of melanocytes
Melanomanounany of several malignant neoplasms (usually of the skin) consisting of melanocytes
Mycosisnounan inflammatory condition caused by a fungus
Nettle rashnounan itchy skin eruption characterized by weals with pale interiors and well-defined red margins; usually the result of an allergic response to in…
Nevusnouna blemish on the skin that is formed before birth
Papulenouna small inflamed elevation of skin that is nonsuppurative (as in chicken pox)
Pruritusnounan intense itching sensation that can have various causes (as by allergies or infection or lymphoma or jaundice etc.)
Psoriasisnouna chronic skin disease characterized by dry red patches covered with scales; occurs especially on the scalp and ears and genitalia and the skin…
Pustulenouna small inflamed elevation of skin containing pus; a blister filled with pus
Ringwormnouninfections of the skin or nails caused by fungi and appearing as itching circular patches
Rosaceanouna skin disease of adults (more often women) in which blood vessels of the face enlarge resulting in a flushed appearance
Scabiesnouna contagious skin infection caused by the itch mite; characterized by persistent itching and skin irritation; "he has a bad case of the itch"
Skin cancernouna malignant neoplasm of the skin
Squamous cell carcinomanounthe most common form of skin cancer
Tineanouninfections of the skin or nails caused by fungi and appearing as itching circular patches
Ulcernouna circumscribed inflammatory and often suppurating lesion on the skin or an internal mucous surface resulting in necrosis of tissue
Ulcerationnouna circumscribed inflammatory and often suppurating lesion on the skin or an internal mucous surface resulting in necrosis of tissue
Urticarianounan itchy skin eruption characterized by weals with pale interiors and well-defined red margins; usually the result of an allergic response to in…
Urticationnounan itchy skin eruption characterized by weals with pale interiors and well-defined red margins; usually the result of an allergic response to in…
Blebnoun(pathology) an elevation of the skin filled with serous fluid
Blisternoun(pathology) an elevation of the skin filled with serous fluid
Bullanoun(pathology) an elevation of the skin filled with serous fluid
DermatitisnounInflammation of the skin.
EczemanounA condition causing patches of skin to become inflamed, itchy, and cracked.
MelanomanounA type of skin cancer.
PsoriasisnounA skin disease marked by red, itchy, scaly patches.
Acne vulgarisnounthe most common form of acne; usually affects people from puberty to young adulthood
Actinic dermatitisnoundermatitis caused exposure to sunlight
Actinic keratosisnounan overgrowth of skin layers resulting from extended exposure to the sun
Albinismnounthe congenital absence of pigmentation in the eyes and skin and hair
Aldactonenouna synthetic corticosteroid (trade name Aldactone) used to treat hypertension
Allergic eczemanouneczema caused by an allergic reaction
Alopecia areatanounpatchy baldness
Aphthous ulcernouna blister on the mucous membranes of the lips or mouth or gastrointestinal tract
Aristocortnouna synthetic corticosteroid (trade names Aristocort or Aristopak or Kenalog) used as an anti-inflammatory agent
Aristopaknouna synthetic corticosteroid (trade names Aristocort or Aristopak or Kenalog) used as an anti-inflammatory agent
Athlete's footnounfungal infection of the feet
Atopic dermatitisnouna severe form of dermatitis characterized by atopy
Atopic eczemanouna severe form of dermatitis characterized by atopy
Barber's itchnounfungal infection of the face and neck
Bedsorenouna chronic ulcer of the skin caused by prolonged pressure on it (as in bedridden patients)
Blastomycosisnounany of several infections of the skin or mucous membrane caused by Blastomyces
Blood testnouna serologic analysis of a sample of blood
Candidiasisnounan infection caused by fungi of the genus Monilia or Candida (especially Candida albicans)
Cankernounan ulceration (especially of the lips or lining of the mouth)
Canker sorenounan ulceration (especially of the lips or lining of the mouth)
Chancroidnouninfectious venereal ulcer
Chorionic villus biopsynouna prenatal test to detect birth defects at an early stage of pregnancy; tissue from the chorionic villi is assayed
Chorionic villus samplingnouna prenatal test to detect birth defects at an early stage of pregnancy; tissue from the chorionic villi is assayed
Chronic eczemanouneczema characterized by thickening of the skin with accentuated skin lines
Coccidioidomycosisnounan infection of the lungs and skin characterized by excessive sputum and nodules
Coccidiomycosisnounan infection of the lungs and skin characterized by excessive sputum and nodules
Contact dermatitisnouna delayed type of allergic reaction of the skin resulting from skin contact with a specific allergen (such as poison ivy)
Cortefnounan adrenal-cortex hormone (trade names Hydrocortone or Cortef) that is active in carbohydrate and protein metabolism
Cortisolnounan adrenal-cortex hormone (trade names Hydrocortone or Cortef) that is active in carbohydrate and protein metabolism
Cortisonenouna corticosteroid hormone (trade name Cortone Acetate) normally produced by the adrenal cortex; is converted to hydrocortisone
Cortone Acetatenouna corticosteroid hormone (trade name Cortone Acetate) normally produced by the adrenal cortex; is converted to hydrocortisone
Cradle capnouna dermatitis of the scalp that is common in infants
Cryptococcosisnouna fungal infection characterized by nodular lesions — first in the lungs and spreading to the nervous system
Darier's diseasenouna rare hereditary condition marked by dark crusted patches (sometimes containing pus)
Decadronnouna corticosteroid drug (trade names Decadron or Dexamethasone Intensol or Dexone or Hexadrol or Oradexon) used to treat allergies or inflammation
Decubitus ulcernouna chronic ulcer of the skin caused by prolonged pressure on it (as in bedridden patients)
Dermatomycosisnounfungal infection of the skin (especially of moist parts covered by clothing)
Dermatophytosisnounfungal infection of the skin (especially of moist parts covered by clothing)
Desert rheumatismnounan infection of the lungs and skin characterized by excessive sputum and nodules
Dexamethasonenouna corticosteroid drug (trade names Decadron or Dexamethasone Intensol or Dexone or Hexadrol or Oradexon) used to treat allergies or inflammation
Dexamethasone Intensolnouna corticosteroid drug (trade names Decadron or Dexamethasone Intensol or Dexone or Hexadrol or Oradexon) used to treat allergies or inflammation
Dexonenouna corticosteroid drug (trade names Decadron or Dexamethasone Intensol or Dexone or Hexadrol or Oradexon) used to treat allergies or inflammation
Dhobi itchnounfungal infection attacking moist parts of the body
Diaper dermatitisnoundermatitis of the thighs and buttocks of infants; supposedly caused by ammonia in the urine in the child's diapers
Diaper rashnoundermatitis of the thighs and buttocks of infants; supposedly caused by ammonia in the urine in the child's diapers
Eczema herpeticumnouneczema characterized by a feverish condition and widespread eruption of vesicles; most common in children
Eczema hypertrophicumnouneczema characterized by thickening of the skin with accentuated skin lines
Eczema marginatumnounfungal infection of the groin (most common in men)
Eczema vaccinatumnouna now rare complication of vaccinia superimposed on atopic dermatitis with high fever and generalized vesicles and papulovesicles
Epitheliomanouna malignant tumor of the epithelial tissue
Erythema multiformenouna red rash caused by hypersensitivity to a drug or disease or other allergen
Erythema nodosumnounskin condition characterized by tender red nodules on the shins and legs
Erythema solarenounredness of the skin caused by exposure to the rays of the sun
Favusnouna contagious fungal infection of the scalp; occurs mainly in Africa and the Middle East
Glucocorticoidnouna steroid hormone that is produced by the adrenal cortex of animals; affects functioning of gonads and has anti-inflammatory activity
Hemangioma simplexnouna soft red birthmark
Hexadrolnouna corticosteroid drug (trade names Decadron or Dexamethasone Intensol or Dexone or Hexadrol or Oradexon) used to treat allergies or inflammation
Hickeynouna temporary red mark on a person's skin resulting from kissing or sucking by their lover
Hickeynouna small inflamed elevation of the skin; a pustule or papule; common symptom in acne
Hydrocortisonenounan adrenal-cortex hormone (trade names Hydrocortone or Cortef) that is active in carbohydrate and protein metabolism
Hydrocortonenounan adrenal-cortex hormone (trade names Hydrocortone or Cortef) that is active in carbohydrate and protein metabolism
Hypericismnouna severe dermatitis of herbivorous domestic animals attributable to photosensitivity from eating Saint John's wort
Jock itchnounfungal infection of the groin (most common in men)
Kaposi's varicelliform eruptionnouna now rare complication of vaccinia superimposed on atopic dermatitis with high fever and generalized vesicles and papulovesicles
Kenalognouna synthetic corticosteroid (trade names Aristocort or Aristopak or Kenalog) used as an anti-inflammatory agent
Keratoderma blennorrhagicanounskin disease characterized by a scaly rash on the palms and soles; associated with Reiter's syndrome
Keratomycosisnounfungal infection of the cornea
Keratosis blennorrhagicanounskin disease characterized by a scaly rash on the palms and soles; associated with Reiter's syndrome
