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Coal tar
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Coal tarA by-product of coal used in the treatment of some skin conditions, such as psoriasis.
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Skin
Skin is an organ of the integumentary system; which is composed of a layer of tissues that protect underlying muscles and organs. Skin is used for insulation, vitamin D production, sensation, and excretion (through sweat).
Psoriasis
A common genetically determined, chronic, inflammatory skin disease characterized by rounded erythematous, dry, scaling patches. The lesions have a predilection for nails, scalp, genitalia, extensor surfaces, and the lumbosacral region. Accelerated epidermopoiesis is considered to be the fundamental pathologic feature in psoriasis.
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Coalinga Regional Medical Center
The Coalinga Regional Medical Center is a hospital in Fresno, California, United States.
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Clavicle
Collarbone.
Clawhand
A condition of the hand causing distorted fingers resulting from nerve injury.
Cleft lip or palate
A congenital split of the upper lip or roof of the mouth.
Clostridium
A genus of bacteria that includes the agents capable of causing food poisoning and tetanus.
Clot
A jelly-like mass of blood.
Coal tar
Cobalamin
Vitamin B12.
Coccyx
The tailbone.
Cochlea
The portion of the inner ear that senses sound.
Cold
An upper respiratory infection.
Cold sore
Herpes simplex infection of the lip.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Skin
Skin is an organ of the integumentary system; which is composed of a layer of tissues that protect underlying muscles and organs. Skin is used for insulation, vitamin D production, sensation, and excretion (through sweat).
Psoriasis
A common genetically determined, chronic, inflammatory skin disease characterized by rounded erythematous, dry, scaling patches. The lesions have a predilection for nails, scalp, genitalia, extensor surfaces, and the lumbosacral region. Accelerated epidermopoiesis is considered to be the fundamental pathologic feature in psoriasis.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Coalinga Regional Medical Center
The Coalinga Regional Medical Center is a hospital in Fresno, California, United States.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Clavicle
Collarbone.
Clawhand
A condition of the hand causing distorted fingers resulting from nerve injury.
Cleft lip or palate
A congenital split of the upper lip or roof of the mouth.
Clostridium
A genus of bacteria that includes the agents capable of causing food poisoning and tetanus.
Clot
A jelly-like mass of blood.
Coal tar
Cobalamin
Vitamin B12.
Coccyx
The tailbone.
Cochlea
The portion of the inner ear that senses sound.
Cold
An upper respiratory infection.
Cold sore
Herpes simplex infection of the lip.
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