Dermatology Glossary

noun a scar resulting from the healing of a wound or injury

• The surgeon noted the presence of a cicatrix on the patient's abdomen from a previous surgery.
• She proudly showed off the cicatrix on her arm, telling the story of how she got it.
• I heard he got a cool cicatrix from that crazy stunt he pulled last summer.
• The city's cicatrix from the war could still be seen in the form of abandoned buildings and broken infrastructure.

noun a change in the color of something, typically due to damage or decay

• The discoloration on the painting was caused by exposure to sunlight over time.
• I noticed some discoloration on the old photo in the attic.
• The discoloration on my shoes is from stepping in mud.
• The discoloration of her mood was evident in her lack of enthusiasm.

noun a brief explanation or translation of a difficult or technical expression

verb to provide a gloss for a word or text

• The gloss on the magazine cover made the colors pop.
• I love how the gloss on this lipstick gives it a shiny finish.
• Check out the gloss on that car - it's so shiny!
• She tried to gloss over the mistake, but everyone noticed.

noun the quality or state of being pale

• The doctor noted the paleness of the patient's skin as a possible symptom of anemia.
• Her paleness after staying up all night studying was obvious to everyone.
• Dude, you look like you've seen a ghost with that paleness!
• The paleness of the room's walls made it feel cold and unwelcoming.

noun A small, nipple-like projection or bump, especially in a biological context such as on the surface of the tongue or skin.

• The papilla is a small projection of tissue in the mouth that contains taste buds.
• I accidentally burned my papilla while drinking hot coffee.
• My papilla is so sensitive, I can't eat spicy food.
• The papilla of the tongue is like a tiny sensor, detecting different flavors in food.

noun a benign tumor of the skin or mucous membrane, typically in the form of a wart

• A papilloma is a benign tumor that grows on the surface of the skin or mucous membranes.
• My aunt had a papilloma removed from her arm last week.
• I heard that weird bump on his neck turned out to be a papilloma.
• The corruption in the system can be likened to a papilloma, slowly growing and causing harm.

noun a mark left on the skin or within body tissue where a wound, burn, or sore has not healed completely and fibrous connective tissue has developed

• The surgeon did an excellent job of stitching up the scar after the operation.
• She showed off her new tattoo, proudly displaying the scar it covered.
• I got this scar from a crazy night out with my friends.
• The scar of betrayal left a lasting mark on their friendship.

noun a person's or animal's hair, fur, or wool

• The scientist studied the hirsute caterpillar under the microscope.
• I can't believe how hirsute that dog is!
• Check out that hirsute dude with the long beard.
• His hirsute personality was reflected in his unkempt appearance.

noun the integumentary system is the organ system that protects the body from various kinds of damage, such as loss of water or abrasion from outside

adjective relating to the integument, which is the natural covering of an organism or an organ

• The integumentary system is composed of the skin, hair, nails, and glands.
• My integumentary system is acting up, I think I need to see a dermatologist.
• I've been using this new skincare product and it's really helping my integumentary situation.
• The integumentary system acts as a protective barrier for the body, like a suit of armor.

noun a substance that promotes the absorption of fluids or other substances

adjective having the quality of promoting absorption

• The doctor prescribed an absorbefacient cream to treat the patient's skin condition.
• I heard that absorbefacient ointment works wonders for healing cuts and scrapes.
• Hey, can you pass me that absorbefacient gel? My sunburn is killing me.
• His words were like an absorbefacient, soothing the pain of her broken heart.

noun A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'adustioses' can also function as a noun when referring to multiple scorched or burnt objects.

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'adustioses' is an adjective that describes something as being scorched or burnt.

• The adustioses condition of the soil made it difficult for crops to thrive.
• The adustioses color of the walls gives the room a cozy feel.
• I heard she got a new tattoo with adustioses colors, it looks awesome!
• His adustioses personality made it hard for others to approach him.