| dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans |
(DER-ma-toe-FI-bro-sar-KO-ma pro-TOO-ber-anz) A type of tumor that begins as a hard nodule and grows slowly. These tumors are usually found in the dermis (the inner layer of the two main layers of tissue that make up the skin) of the limbs or trunk of the body. They can grow into surrounding tissue but do not spread to other parts of the body.
Ãâó: www.seniormag.com/conditions/cancer/cancerglossary...
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| dermatologist |
A doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of skin problems.
Ãâó: www.clevelandclinic.org/cancer/general/glossary/d....
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| dermatitis |
non-contagious but often chronic skin inflammation; sometimes caused by fungal infections.
Ãâó: www.mycolog.com/GLOSSARY.htm
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| dermatome |
an instrument that resembles an electric razor and has an oscillating blade that moves back and forth to evenly "skim" off the surface layers of skin that surround the craters or other facial defects.
Ãâó: ymghealthinfo.org/content.asp
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| dermatologist |
a physician specializing in the treatment of skin disorders
Ãâó: www.beautysurg.com/resources/glossary_d.html
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