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A wheal (on the skin) is a rounded or flat-topped
elevated lesion caused by broad flares of swollen
skin containing an excessive accumulation
of fluid.
(The medical term for "swollen with
an excessive accumulation of fluid" is "edematous" -
though this word is not used in all texts).
The term "wheal" is included in this section
because it is a type of skin lesion. These are required study for many
courses
in
aspects
of health and holistic therapies, especially bodywork therapies.
Click to view one page that includes a complete list of all the Skin
Lesions listed in this section.
Links to other relevant areas on this website include:
* _ Labelled Diagram
of the Structure of Skin.
* _ Skin
Pigmentation Conditions.
* _ Glossary
Entry for Dermatology.
* _ Glossary
Section for The
Structures of Skin.
* _ Glossary
Section for Common
Skin Conditions (Diseases & Disorders).
This part of the IvyRose Holistic Resources Glossary
is included as a study-aid for students following first-level courses
in human biology, medicine, nursing, natural or holistic therapies (such
as massage, reflexology, aromatherapy etc.), and associated theoretical
courses - who are required recognise and understand medical terms.
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