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| abrasion |
a spot or patch that has been scraped, as on the skin. [1/2 definitions] |
| acne |
a skin disorder caused by inflammation of the oil glands, resulting in pimples, usu. on the face. |
| acne rosacea |
a chronic skin condition affecting the face that is characterized by redness, pimples, swelling, and dilation of blood vessels; rosacea. |
| acorn squash |
a variety of winter squash with a ridged acorn shape and dark green skin. |
| Addison's disease |
a disease caused by disturbance or failure of the adrenal glands, resulting in anemia, low blood pressure, weakness, and an abnormal brownish tinge to the skin. |
| albinism |
a congenital condition characterized by the partial or complete absence of pigment in the skin, hair, and eyes. |
| albino |
an animal or human that has a congenital lack of pigmentation resulting in abnormally pale skin and hair and pink eyes, or a plant that similarly lacks pigmentation. |
| allergy |
a pathological state of extreme sensitivity to certain substances, causing respiratory difficulties, skin rashes, and other problems. |
| angry |
having inflammation, as a skin sore or rash. [1/3 definitions] |
| apple |
a firm round fruit with succulent white flesh and a red, green, or yellow skin. [1/3 definitions] |
| apricot |
a soft round fruit with fuzzy orange-pink or yellow skin. [1/3 definitions] |
| athlete's foot |
a common contagious skin infection characterized by itching and scaling, and caused by fungi that thrive in warm moist places, such as between the toes. |
| Australoid |
(outdated; no longer in scientific use) of, pertaining to, or characteristic of members of a human racial group originating in Australia, the Pacific Islands, and areas of southern and central India, generally characterized by dark skin and dark curly hair. [1/2 definitions] |
| avocado |
a pear-shaped edible tropical American fruit with a green or black skin, usu. eaten raw in salads or the like. [1/2 definitions] |
| bacitracin |
an antibiotic that is used externally in the treatment of skin infections. |
| banjo |
a musical instrument with a circular body covered with skin, a long fretted neck, and four or five strings that are plucked or strummed. |
| bark2 |
to rub or abrade the skin from. [1/3 definitions] |
| beauty spot |
a tiny dark mark or patch applied to the face or shoulders, esp. by a woman to accentuate the fairness of her skin. [2 definitions] |
| bedsore |
a skin sore caused by the prolonged pressure of bedding, as in a long illness. |
| birthmark |
a mark or mole on the skin present from birth. |
| bite |
of insects or similar small creatures, to pierce the skin of (a human or other mammal) in order to feed on blood. [1/19 definitions] |
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