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abrasion a spot or patch that has been scraped, as on the skin. [1/2 definitions]
acne a skin condition that makes pimples appear on the face, back, or chest. It happens when oil glands in the skin are blocked.
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 a human or animal that is born without normal coloring. Albinos have very pale skin and hair and pink eyes. Plants can also be albinos.
allergy a pathological state of extreme sensitivity to certain substances, causing respiratory difficulties, skin rashes, and other problems.
alligator a large reptile with short legs, a long body and tail, and a long, wide snout. Alligators are protected by thick skin with many hard bumps. They live in rivers, lakes, swamps, and other bodies of water in the southeast United States and in China. They usually eat insects, fish, turtles, snakes, birds, and other water animals, but have been known to attack small land mammals. They are closely related to crocodiles. Chinese alligators are endangered because their habitat is being changed by people.
angry inflamed, as a skin sore or rash. [1/3 definitions]
apple a firm, round fruit with red, green, or yellow skin. Apples grow on trees.
apricot a soft round fruit with fuzzy, pale orange skin. [1/2 definitions]
athlete's foot a common foot infection caused by fungi. Athlete's foot makes the skin itch and look scaly.
Australoid (outdated; no longer in scientific use) of, pertaining to, or characteristic of members of a human racial group originating in Australia, the Pacific Islands, and areas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 tropical American fruit shaped like a pear. It has a green or black skin and a yellowish green pulp.
bacitracin an antibiotic that is used externally in the treatment of skin infections.
banana a long, curved, soft fruit with a thick yellow skin. Bananas grow in bunches on tropical trees.
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 scrape the skin from. [1/2 definitions]
bat2 a small mammal that flies. Bats have small bodies and large wings covered with skin. Most bats eat at night, when they use sound to find and catch flying insects. Bats are found in most parts of the world. There are around one thousand kinds of bats. Their wingspans range from less than two inches to more than five feet. Some kinds of bats live in large colonies that roost in caves or in a section of forest.
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]