it is composed of the skin wherein it covers mostly the entire body
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skin
largest organ of the body
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34 pounds
weight of the skin
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hair, nails, oil glands and sweat glands
What are the accessory structures of the integumentary system?
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Melanoma
A type of cancer that develops from melanocytes, the pigment-producing cells of the skin, which can also occur in the eyes and other parts of the body.
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Keratosis
A non-cancerous skin growth that appears as a rough, scaly patch on the skin, often caused by excessive exposure to the sun.
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Cyanosis
A bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes due to inadequate oxygenation of the blood; Bluish discoloration of the skin
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Cutaneous
Relating to or affecting the skin.
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Sudoriferous
Relating to or producing sweat.
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Dermatitis
An inflammation of the skin, which can be caused by a variety of factors including irritants, allergens, infections, and autoimmune disorders.
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Xanthoderma
A yellow discoloration of the skin, typically caused by an accumulation of yellow pigment in the skin cells.
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Albinism
A genetic disorder characterized by a lack of melanin production, which results in little or no color in the skin, hair, and eyes; Absence of pigment of the skin, hair and eyes
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Leukoderma
A skin disorder characterized by loss of skin pigmentation resulting in white patches on the skin.
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Melanoma
A type of skin cancer that originates in the melanocytes, the pigment-producing cells of the skin.
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Abscess
Localized collection of pus in a body part
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Acne
Inflammatory papular and pustular eruption of the skin
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Alopecia
Loss of hair; baldness
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Comedo
Blackhead
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Cyst
Closed sac or pouch under the skin
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Diaphoresis
Perspiration
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Ecchymosis
Purple patch more than 3 mm in diameter caused by blood under the skin
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Erythema
Skin redness
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Hyperhidrosis
Profuse sweating
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Ichthyosis
Abnormally dry and scaly skin
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Impetigo
Inflammatory skin disease with pustules that rupture and become crusted
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Keloid
Overgrowth of scar tissue
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Macule
Birthmark / Freckles
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Nevus
Mole
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Nodule
Small node or circumscribed swelling
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Petechiae
Tiny hemorrhagic spot on the skin less than 3 mm
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Polyp
A mass of tissue that bulges outward from the skin’s surface
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Pustule
Circumscribed elevation of the skin containing pus
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Scabies
Contagious infection caused by a mite
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Urticaria
Hives; allergic reaction of skin characterized by eruption of pale, elevated patches
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Vitiligo
Localized loss of skin pigmentation characterized by milk-white patches.
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