| The word "scar" is
the common term used to refer to a variety of dermal and epidermal changes
associated with wound healing and resulting in fibrous tissue replacing
normal tissue in the affected areas.
The medical term used to refer to
scarring is "cicatrix",
or "cicatricial" (adjective). The term "scar" 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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