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mondofacto - Online Medical Dictionary Category: Health and Medicine > Medical Dictionary Date & country: 26/01/2008, UK Words: 116197

dermal leishmanoid
Synonym for post-kala azar dermal leishmanoid ... A chronic, progressive, granulomatous, nonulcerating hypopigmented nodular cutaneous outbreak that may appear 6 months to 5 years after spontaneous or drug cure of visceral leishmaniasis (kala azar); this condition was first described in India and is most characteristic of kala azar in that country.< …

dermal papillae
The superficial projections of the dermis (corium) that interdigitate with recesses in the overlying epidermis; they contain vascular loops and specialised nerve endings, and are arranged in ridgelike lines best developed in the hand and foot. ... Synonym: papillae dermis, papillae corii, papillae of corium. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

dermal sinus
A sinus lined with epidermis and skin appendages extending from the skin to some deeper-lying structure, most frequently the spinal cord. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

dermal system
Dermoid system, the skin and its appendages, the nails and hair. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

dermal tissue
<botany> Outer covering of plants, that includes the epidermis and periderm nonliving bark). ... See: dermis. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

dermal tuberculosis
Synonym for cutaneous tuberculosis ... Pathologic lesions of the skin caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. ... Synonym: dermal tuberculosis, tuberculosis cutis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

dermal-fat graft
A dermal graft with attached subcutaneous fat. ... Synonym: adipodermal graft. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

dermalaxia
Synonym: cutis laxa. ... Origin: derm-+ G. Malaxis, softening ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

dermametropathism
A system that measures the intensity and nature of certain cutaneous disorders by observing the markings made by drawing a blunt instrument across the skin. ... Origin: derm-+ G. Metron, measure, + pathos, disease ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Dermanyssus gallinae
The red hen-mite, a parasite of chickens, pigeons, and other birds; it sometimes attacks humans and causes an itching eruption, especially in sensitised individuals. ... Synonym: Acarus gallinae. ... Origin: derm-+ G. Nysso, to prick; L. Gallina, hen ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

dermat-
The skin. ... See: derm-, dermato-, dermo-. ... Origin: G. Derma ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

dermatalgia
Localised pain, usually confined to the skin. ... Synonym: dermatodynia. ... Origin: dermat-+ G. Algos, pain ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

dermatan sulfate
<chemical> Dermatan, 4-(hydrogen sulfate). A glycosaminoglycan found mostly in the skin but also in blood vessels, tendons, heart valves, and pulmonary connective tissue. ... Chemical name: Dermatan, 4-(hydrogen sulfate) ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

dermatan sulphate
Glycosaminoglycan (15-40 kD) typical of extracellular matrix of skin, blood vessels and heart. Repeating units of D glucuronic acid N acetyl D galactosamine or L iduronic acid N acetyl D galactosamine with 1-2 sulphates per unit. Broken down by L iduronidase, but accumulates intra lysosomally in Hurler syndrome and Hunter syndrome. ... (18 Nov 1997) …

dermatitis
<pathology> Inflammation of the skin. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

dermatitis aestivalis
Eczema recurring during the summer. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

dermatitis ambustionis
Inflammation of the skin resulting from the action of heat. ... Synonym: dermatitis calorica, uritis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

dermatitis artefacta
Self-induced skin lesions resulting from habitual rubbing, scratching or hair-pulling, malingering, or mental disturbance. ... Synonym: dermatitis autophytica, factitial dermatitis, feigned eruption. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

dermatitis atrophicans
A diffuse idiopathic atrophy of the skin involving the appendages. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

dermatitis autophytica
Synonym for dermatitis artefacta ... Self-induced skin lesions resulting from habitual rubbing, scratching or hair-pulling, malingering, or mental disturbance. ... Synonym: dermatitis autophytica, factitial dermatitis, feigned eruption. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

dermatitis calorica
Synonym for dermatitis ambustionis ... Inflammation of the skin resulting from the action of heat. ... Synonym: dermatitis calorica, uritis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

dermatitis combustionis
Inflammation of the skin following a burn. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

dermatitis congelationis
Synonym for frostbite ... A cold injury that is accompanied by pallor, numbness and a loss of cold sensation. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

dermatitis exfoliativa
Synonym for exfoliative dermatitis ... Generalised exfoliation with scaling of the skin and usually with erythema (erythroderma); may be a drug reaction or associated with various benign dermatoses, lupus erythematosus, lymphomas, or of undetermined cause. ... Synonym: dermatitis exfoliativa, pityriasis rubra, Wilson's disease. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

dermatitis exfoliativa infantum
Dermatitis exfoliativa neonatorum, a generalised pyoderma accompanied by exfoliative dermatitis, with constitutional symptoms, affecting young infants, which may result from atopic dermatitis, Leiner's disease or staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome. ... Synonym: impetigo neonatorum. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

dermatitis gangrenosa infantum
A bullous or pustular eruption, of uncertain origin, followed by necrotic ulcers or extensive gangrene in children under 2 years of age; if untreated, death may result from haematogenous infection, such as liver abscess. ... Synonym: disseminated cutaneous gangrene, ecthyma gangrenosum, pemphigus gangrenosus, rupia escharotica. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

dermatitis herpetiformis
<dermatology> A chronic disease of the skin characterised by severe itching, extensive eruption of vesicles (blisters) and papules which occur in groups. May be associated with an occult malignancy in the elderly patient. ... Treatment includes sulpha-based antibiotics. In some cases this condition may be associated with malabsorption. Relapse …

dermatitis hiemalis
A recurrent eczema appearing with the advent of cold weather. ... Synonym: frost itch, lumberman's itch, pruritus hiemalis, winter itch. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

dermatitis medicamentosa
drug eruption ...

dermatitis multiformis
A chronic disease of the skin characterised by severe itching, extensive eruption of vesicles (blisters) and papules which occur in groups. May be associated with an occult malignancy in the elderly patient. ... Treatment includes sulpha-based antibiotics. In some cases this condition may be associated with malabsorption. Relapses are common. ... (27 …

dermatitis nodosa
A papular eruption on the legs, related to craw-craw. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

dermatitis nodularis necrotica
A recurrent eruption of vesicles, papules, and papulonecrotic lesions on the buttocks and extensor surfaces of the extremities, accompanied by fever, sore throat, diarrhoea, and eosinophilia; probably a variant of vasculitis, it can be of varying and increasing severity and duration, and can occasionally involve the heart, kidneys, and gastrointest …

dermatitis papillaris capillitii
Synonym for acne keloid ... A type of acneiform disorder in which secondary pyogenic infection in and around pilosebaceous structures ends in keloidal scarring. It manifests as persistent folliculitis of the back of the neck associated with occlusion of the follicular orifices. It is most often encountered in black or asian men. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

dermatitis pediculoides ventricosus
Synonym for straw itch ... Straw-bed itch, an urticarial eruption caused by the mite, Pyemotes ventricosus, which can infest straw used in mattresses. ... Synonym: dermatitis pediculoides ventricosus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

dermatitis repens
pustulosis palmaris et plantaris ...

dermatitis simplex
Synonym for erythema simplex ... Blushing or redness of the skin caused by a toxic reaction or a neurovascular phenomenon. ... Synonym: dermatitis simplex. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

dermatitis vegetans
A benign fungating granulomatous mass caused by chronic pyogenic infection. ... Synonym: pyoderma vegetans. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

dermatitis venenata
An obsolete term for a cutaneous eruption due to contact with a sensitizing agent such as urushiol in poison ivy, resins, chemicals, cosmetics, etc.; the eruption is edematous, erythematous, and vesicular. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

dermatitis verrucosa
An obsolete term for chromoblastomycosis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

dermatitis, allergic contact
A contact dermatitis due to allergic sensitization to various substances. These substances subsequently produce inflammatory reactions in the skin of those who have acquired hypersensitivity to them as a result of prior exposure. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

dermatitis, atopic
A chronic inflammatory genetically determined disease of the skin marked by increased ability to form reagin (IgE), with increased susceptibility to allergic rhinitis and asthma, and hereditary disposition to a lowered threshold for pruritus. It is manifested by lichenification, excoriation, and crusting, mainly on the flexural surfaces of the elbo …

dermatitis, contact
A type of acute or chronic skin reaction in which sensitivity is manifested by reactivity to materials or substances coming in contact with the skin. It may involve allergic or non-allergic mechanisms. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

dermatitis, exfoliative
The widespread involvement of the skin by a scaly, erythematous dermatitis occurring either as a secondary or reactive process to an underlying cutaneous disorder (e.g., atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, etc.), or as a primary or idiopathic disease. It is often associated with the loss of hair and nails, hyperkeratosis of the palms and soles, and pruri …

dermatitis, irritant
A non-allergic contact dermatitis caused by prolonged exposure to irritants and not explained by delayed hypersensitivity mechanisms. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

dermatitis, occupational
A recurrent contact dermatitis caused by substances found in the work place. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

dermatitis, perioral
A papular eruption of unknown aetiology that progresses to residual papular erythema and scaling usually confined to the area of the mouth, and almost exclusively occurring in young women. It may also be localised or extend to involve the eyelids and adjacent glabella area of the forehead (periocular dermatitis). ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

dermatitis, photoallergic
A delayed hypersensitivity involving the reaction between sunlight or other radiant energy source and a chemical substance to which the individual has been previously exposed and sensitised. It manifests as a papulovesicular, eczematous, or exudative dermatitis occurring chiefly on the light-exposed areas of the skin. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

dermatitis, phototoxic
A nonimmunologic, chemically induced type of photosensitivity producing a sometimes vesiculating dermatitis. It results in hyperpigmentation and desquamation of the light-exposed areas of the skin. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

dermatitis, seborrheic
A chronic inflammatory disease of the skin of unknown aetiology. It is characterised by moderate erythema, dry, moist, or greasy scaling, and yellow crusted patches on various areas, especially the scalp. On the scalp, it generally appears first as small patches of scales, progressing to involve the entire scalp with exfoliation of excessive amount …

dermatitis, toxicodendron
An allergic contact dermatitis caused by exposure to plants of the genus toxicodendron (formerly rhus). These include poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac, all plants that contain the substance urushiol, a potent skin sensitizing agent. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

dermato-
See: derm-. ... Origin: G. Derma, skin ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

dermatoalloplasty
An obsolete term for allografting of skin. ... Origin: dermato-+ G. Allos, other, + plastos, formed ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

dermatoarthritis
Associated skin disease and arthritis. ... Lipoid dermatoarthritis, a multicentric reticulohistiocytosis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

dermatoautoplasty
Obsol ete term for autografting of skin taken from another part of the patient's own body. ... Origin: dermato-+ G. Autos, self, + plastos, formed ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Dermatobia
A genus of flies (family Oestridae) found in tropical America. ... Origin: dermato-+ G. Bios, way of living ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

Dermatobia cyaniventris
Synonym for Dermatobia hominis ... A large, blue, brown-winged species whose larvae develop in open boil-like lesions in the skin of humans, many domestic animals, and some fowl. It is a very serious and damaging cattle parasite and frequently attacks small children in Central and South America. Its eggs are laid on the legs or abdomen of another in …

Dermatobia hominis
A large, blue, brown-winged species whose larvae develop in open boil-like lesions in the skin of humans, many domestic animals, and some fowl. It is a very serious and damaging cattle parasite and frequently attacks small children in Central and South America. Its eggs are laid on the legs or abdomen of another insect, such as the mosquito; the eg …

dermatobiasis
Infection of man and animals with larvae of the fly Dermatobia hominis. ... Synonym: human botfly myiasis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

dermatocellulitis
Inflammation of the skin and subcutaneous connective tissue. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

dermatochalasis
Synonym: cutis laxa. ... Origin: dermato-+ G. Chalao, to loosen ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

dermatoconiosis
An occupational dermatitis caused by local irritation from dust. ... Origin: dermato-+ G. Konis, dust, + -osis, condition ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

dermatocyst
A cyst of the skin. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

dermatodynia
Synonym: dermatalgia. ... Origin: dermato-+ G. Odyne, pain ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

dermatofibroma
A slowly growing benign skin nodule consisting of poorly demarcated cellular fibrous tissue enclosing collapsed capillaries with scattered haemosiderin-pigmented and lipid macrophages. They are common, usually about 1 cm in diameter and occur in the dermis. Simple excision is always curative. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

dermatofibrosarcoma
A fibrosarcoma of the skin, beginning most often as an indurated nodule that grows slowly and hence is often ignored until it grows large. Dermatofibrosarcomas show an extremely aggressive tendency to invade local surrounding tissue. They do not metastasize, however, even after multiple recurrences. About 50% will recur after simple incision; hence …

dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans
A relatively slowly growing dermal neoplasm consisting of one or several firm nodules that are usually covered by dark red-blue skin, which tends to be fixed to the palpable masses; histologically, the neoplasm resembles a cellular dermatofibroma with a pronounced storiform pattern; metastases are unusual, but the incidence of recurrence is fairly …

dermatogenic torticollis
Painful stiff neck with limitation of motion due to extensive skin lesion in the area. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

dermatoglyphics
The study of the patterns of ridges of the skin of the fingers, palms, toes, and soles. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

dermatograph
The linear wheal made in the skin in dermatographism. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

dermatographism
A form of urticaria in which whealing occurs in the site and in the configuration of application of stroking (pressure, friction) of the skin. ... Synonym: autographism, dermagraphy, dermatography, dermographia, dermographism, dermography, factitious urticaria, skin writing, urticaria factitia. ... Origin: dermato-+ G. Grapho, to write ... (05 Mar 200 …

dermatoheteroplasty
Rarely used term for dermatoxenoplasty. ... Origin: dermato-+ G. Heteros, another, + plastos, formed ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

dermatohomoplasty
An obsolete term for dermatoalloplasty. ... Origin: dermato-+ G. Homos, same, + plastos, formed ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

dermatologic
Having to do with the skin. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

dermatologic agents
Drugs used to treat or prevent skin disorders or for the routine care of skin. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

dermatologic, dermatological
<anatomy> Pertaining to dermatology, of or affecting the skin. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

dermatologist
<specialist> A specialist expert in the treatment of disorders of the skin. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

dermatology
<study> The field of medicine that specialises in the treatment of skin disorders. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

dermatolysis
Loosening of the skin or atrophy of the skin by disease; erroneously used as a synonym for cutis laxa. ... Synonym: dermolysis. ... Origin: dermato-+ G. Lysis, a loosening ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

dermatoma
A circumscribed thickening or hypertrophy of the skin. ... Origin: dermato-+ G. -oma, tumour ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

dermatomal distribution
Synonym for dermatome ... The area of skin innervated by a single posterior spinal nerve (sensory nerve). ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

dermatome
The area of skin innervated by a single posterior spinal nerve (sensory nerve). ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

dermatomegaly
Congenital or acquired defect in which the skin hangs in folds; may be part of a syndrome or may occur in isolation as cutis laxa, dermatochalasis, or dermatolysis. ... Origin: dermato-+ G. Megas, large ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

dermatomere
A metameric area of the embryonic integument. ... Origin: dermato-+ G. Meros, part ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

dermatomic area
Synonym for dermatome ... The area of skin innervated by a single posterior spinal nerve (sensory nerve). ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

dermatomycoses
Superficial infections of the skin or its appendages by any of various fungi. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

dermatomycosis
<dermatology, microbiology> A superficial infection of the skin or its appendages by fungi. ... The term includes dermatophytosis and the various clinical forms of tinea, as well as deep fungous infections. ... Synonym: epidermomycosis. ... Origin: Gr. Mykes = fungus ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

dermatomycosis pedis
Synonym for tinea pedis ... Tinea involving the feet, particularly the interdigital spaces and soles, most often caused by Trichophyton rubrum, T. Mentagrophytes or Epidermophyton floccosum and characterised by intensely pruritic lesions varying from mild, chronic and scaling to acute exfoliative, pustular and bullous. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

dermatomyoma
Synonym: leiomyoma cutis. ... Origin: dermato-+ G. Mys, muscle, + -oma, tumour ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

dermatomyositis
<pathology> A disease of connective tissue characterised by swelling, dermatitis and inflammation of muscle tissue. ... Symptoms include fever, malaise, difficulty swallowing, general weakness, muscle weakness (pelvic and shoulder girdle muscles) and skin and mucosal lesions. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

dermatoneurosis
Any cutaneous eruption due to emotional stimuli. ... Synonym: dermoneurosis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

dermatonosology
The science of the nomenclature and classification of diseases of the skin. ... Synonym: dermonosology. ... Origin: dermato-+ G. Nosos, disease, + logos, treatise ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

dermatopathia
Synonym: dermatopathy. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

dermatopathic lymphadenitis
Synonym for dermatopathic lymphadenopathy ... Enlargement of lymph nodes, with proliferation of pale-staining interdigitating reticulum cells and macrophages containing fat and melanin; secondary to various forms of dermatitis. ... Synonym: dermatopathic lymphadenitis, lipomelanic reticulosis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

dermatopathic lymphadenopathy
Enlargement of lymph nodes, with proliferation of pale-staining interdigitating reticulum cells and macrophages containing fat and melanin; secondary to various forms of dermatitis. ... Synonym: dermatopathic lymphadenitis, lipomelanic reticulosis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

dermatopathology
Histopathology of the skin and subcutis, and study of the causes of skin disease. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

dermatopathy
Any disease of the skin. Synonymous with dermopathy. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus
A common species of cosmopolitan mites found in house dust and a common contributory cause of atopic asthma. ... Origin: dermato-+ G. Phago, to eat; ptero-+ G. Nysso, to prick, stab ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

dermatophilosis
An infectious exudative dermatitis of cattle, sheep, goats, horses, and other animals (occasionally man) caused by Dermatophilus congolensis; severe (sometimes fatal) dermatophilosis is seen in cattle in the Caribbean, invariable in association with Amblyomma variegatum infestations. ... Synonym: proliferative dermatitis, streptothrichosis, streptot …

Dermatophilus congolensis
A species of motile, nonacid-fast, aerobic to facultatively anaerobic, Gram-positive bacteria that is the aetiologic agent of dermatophilosis; also causes proliferative dermatitis. ... Origin: dermato-+ G. Philos, fond ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

dermatophobia
<psychology> Morbid fear of acquiring a skin disease. ... Origin: dermatosis + G. Phobos, fear ... (05 Mar 2000) ...