| GSF | galactosemic fibroblast; genital skin fibroblast |
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| GSP | galvanic skin potential |
| GSR | galvanic skin response; generalized Shwartzman reaction; glutathione reductase |
| HED | hereditary ectodermal dysplasia; hydrotropic electron-donor; hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia; unit... |
| HES | health examination survey; hematoxylin-eosin stain; human embryonic skin; human embryonic spleen; hy... |
| fascia penis | It is divided into two layers: deep fascia of penis and of fascia superficial penis. Synonym: fascia penis. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| fascia penis profunda | A deep layer which surrounds the three erectile bodies of the penis. Synonym: Buck's fascia, fascia penis profunda. (05 Mar 2000) |
| fascia penis superficialis | A superficial layer continuous with fascia perinei superficialis. Synonym: fascia penis superficialis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| urethral surface of penis | The surface of the penis opposite to the dorsum penis. Synonym: facies urethralis penis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| fundiform ligament of penis | A band of elastic fibres of the superficial fascial layer that extends from the linea alba above the pubic symphysis splitting to surround the penis before attaching to the fascia of the penis. Synonym: ligamentum fundiforme penis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| ligamentum fundiforme penis | A band of elastic fibres of the superficial fascial layer that extends from the linea alba above the pubic symphysis splitting to surround the penis before attaching to the fascia of the penis. Synonym: ligamentum fundiforme penis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| ligamentum suspensorium penis | A fibrous band at the deep fascial layer that extends from the pubic symphysis to the deep fascia of the penis anchoring the roof of the penis. Synonym: ligamentum suspensorium penis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| abscess, skin | Medical term for a common boil. (12 Dec 1998) |
| allergy skin test | Test done on the skin to identify the allergy substance (allergen) triggering the allergic reaction. A small amount of the suspected allergy substance is placed on the skin. The skin is then gently scratched through the small drop with a special sterile needle. If the skin reddens and, more importantly, swells, then allergy to that substance is probable. (12 Dec 1998) |
| alligator skin | <dermatology> A group of cutaneous disorders characterised by increased or aberrant keratinisation, resulting in noninflammatory scaling of the skin. Many different metaphors have been used to describe the appearance and texture of the skin in the various types and stages of ichthyosis, for example alligator, collodion, crocodile, fish and porcupine skin. most ichthyoses are genetically determined, while some may be acquired and develop in association with various systemic diseases or be a prominent feature in certain genetic syndromes. The term is commonly used alone to refer to i. Vulgaris. (18 Nov 1997) |
| appendages of skin | The hairs, nails, and sweat, sebaceous, and mammary glands. (05 Mar 2000) |
| aspergillus antigen skin test | <investigation> An antigen, prepared from aspergillus, is injected into the skin. In 48 to 72 hours the site is read as positive or negative. A positive skin test (inflammation at the test site) indicates prior exposure to aspergillus and therefore a risk for developing aspergillosis. (27 Sep 1997) |
| bronzed skin | The dark skin in Addison's disease. (05 Mar 2000) |
| calipers, skin | Calipers are instruments used to measure the diameter of an object. (The word calipers is a corruption of caliber ). The skin fold thickness in several parts of the body can be measured with calipers, a metal or plastic tool similar to a compass. This is done in medicine and physical anthropology. (12 Dec 1998) |
| cancer, skin | Cancer of the outer surface of the body. The most common cancer in the U.S. There are many types of skin cancer. Ultraviolet light from sunlight is the main cause of skin cancer. Unexplained changes in the appearance of the skin, lasting longer than 2 weeks, should be evaluated by a doctor. The cure rate for skin cancer could be 100% if all skin cancers were brought to a doctor's attention before they had a chance to spread. (12 Dec 1998) |