| Medical term |
Explanation |
| Corneocytes |
Cells found in the outer skin layer |
| Cryotherapy |
The use of cold as a surgical treatment, commonly with either carbon dioxide snow or liquid nitrogen |
| Distal |
Away from, or far from, a point of reference in the anatomy |
| Epithelium |
The cellular layer that forms the epidermis of the skin and lines the hollow organs and all passages of the respiratory, alimentary, and genitourinary systems |
| Hapten |
A small molecule that can bind to a larger protein molecule to induce an immune response |
| Keratinocytes |
The cells that make up most of the epidermis (the outermost layer of the skin) and produce keratin |
| Keratolytic |
Breaking down the keratin component (outer layer) of skin |
| Lysis |
Breaking down or destruction of cellular matter |
| Papule |
A solid circumscribed elevation of the skin no bigger than 1 cm in diameter |
| Periungual |
Next to the fingernail or toenail |
| Phase II clinical trial |
A clinical trial of a new drug or therapy. Phase I trials are conducted in small groups of participants; phase II studies are conducted in a larger group of participants |
| Plantar warts |
Warts on the soles of the feet |
| Plaque |
A superficial, solid, elevated skin lesion greater than 1 cm in diameter |
| Primary care |
Health care provided at the principal point of consultation for patients within a healthcare system, e.g. GP practices |
| Secondary care |
Health care provided by medical specialists and other health professionals, including dermatologists, who generally do not have first contact with patients. Secondary care may be hospital or out‐patient based |
| Topical |
Pertaining to a certain surface area (usually the skin) and in the case of a treatment, only affecting the area to which it is applied |
