Dermatological Vocabulary

adjective describing something that is characterized by nodules or small rounded growths

• The patient's CT scan showed the presence of nodular lesions in the liver.
• The doctor said the bump on my skin is just a nodular growth.
• I heard that new skincare product is great for reducing nodular acne.
• The artist used nodular shapes to create a unique texture in the painting.

noun a small, inflamed elevation of the skin, typically accompanied by itching or burning

• The wheal on the patient's arm was a result of the insect bite.
• I got a big wheal on my leg after being stung by a bee.
• That mosquito bite left a huge wheal on my skin.
• The wheal of emotions she felt after the breakup was overwhelming.

adjective Describing a process of exuding or discharging fluid, especially in the context of inflammation or infection.

• The patient presented with exudative pleural effusion, indicating an inflammatory response in the chest cavity.
• The doctor said my wound was exudative, but nothing to worry about.
• I heard exudative acne can be a real pain to deal with.
• Her exudative personality seemed to attract drama wherever she went.

adjective relating to or consisting of scales or scale-like structures

• The pathologist identified the presence of squamous cells in the tissue sample.
• The doctor said I have some squamous cells in my skin, but they're harmless.
• I heard squamous cells are like the cool kids of the cell world.
• Her smooth, squamous skin made her look like a porcelain doll.

noun aesthesio- is a combining form used in medicine to indicate a relationship to sensation or perception, particularly in terms of the nervous system.

verb There is no applicable verb for 'aesthesio-'.

adjective There is no applicable adjective for 'aesthesio-'.

adverb There is no applicable adverb for 'aesthesio-'.

pronoun There is no applicable pronoun for 'aesthesio-'.

preposition There is no applicable preposition for 'aesthesio-'.

conjunction There is no applicable conjunction for 'aesthesio-'.

interjection There is no applicable interjection for 'aesthesio-'.

article There is no applicable article for 'aesthesio-'.

• The patient experienced aesthesio- symptoms after the surgery.
• I can't feel my leg, it's like aesthesio- or something.
• My arm went all aesthesio- after I lifted those heavy boxes.
• The music was so beautiful, it felt like aesthesio- for my ears.