Erosion

Erosion
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Erosion is a breakdown of the outer layer of the skin, usually because of physical abrasion or inflammatory processes. See ulcers.
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Erosion is an eating away of a surface. The word "erosion" comes from the Latin "erodere" meaning to eat out.
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Erosion
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Erosion is the eating away or wearing away of the surface layer of a tissue, usually because of physical abrasion or inflammatory processes. See ulcers.
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Erosion. Lesion that involves loss of the epidermis.
Excoriation. A hollow, crusted area caused by scratching or picking at a primary lesion.
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Las lceras son erosiones (desgaste o corrosin) en el revestimiento del estmago o el duodeno (la primera parte del intestino delgado que conecta con el estmago).
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[Note: Superficial erosion alone of bone/tooth socket by gingival primary is not sufficient to classify a tumor as T4.]
Regional lymph nodes (N) ...
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Kentucky bluegrass is a sturdy grass, which is often used for lawns, parks, golf courses and erosion control due to its long, fibrous roots. It is also highly palatable to a wide range of animals, hence its frequent use as a grazing grass.
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Wearing away (erosion) the lining of the esophagus that may lead to craterlike sores (ulcers) in the lining of the esophagus (esophageal erosion and ulcers).
Narrowing of the esophagus (esophageal stricture).
Bleeding from the esophagus.
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open sore or circumscribed erosion, usually slow to heal, on the skin or mucous membranes. It may develop as a result of injury; because of a circulatory disturbance, e.g.
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Fin Rot is the progressive erosion and disintegration of the fins.
Signs: Red streaks in the fins caused by congestion of blood vessels, followed by lightening of the outer edge of the affected fins then fraying of the fin membrane and or fin rays.
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Contact ulcers, a less common disorder, are erosions and sores on the vocal cords of people who consistently use great force when beginning to speak, instead of gradually increasing force and loudness.
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Multiple myeloma also can affect your bones, leading to erosion of bone mass and fractures. The condition may cause compression of your spinal cord. Signs of this medical emergency include weakness, or even paralysis, in your legs.
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Juice, fizzy drinks and squashes - even the sugar-free varieties - are acidic and can wear away the surfaces of the teeth. This is called erosion.
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CHONDROMALACIA PATELLA - The progressive erosion of cartilage, common in the knee joint where it is known as chondromalacia patella. Symptoms of chondromalacia in the knee joint include knee pain with hill climbing or stair climbing.
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A peptic ulcer is an erosion or sore in the wall of the gastrointestinal tract.
The mucous membrane lining the digestive tract erodes and causes a gradual breakdown of tissue.
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Prompt medical attention is necessary to prevent further erosion and damage.
moderate to advanced periodontitis
Treatment for periodontal disease: ...
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The primary physical signs are those which are caused by sessions of induced vomiting: swollen salivary glands, constant sore throat, hiatal hernia, esophageal inflammation, erosion of the enamel of the back teeth, swollen glands in the face and neck, ...
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The cure rate of cervical erosion was 83.81% and the cure rate of cervical neoplasms was 91.84%.
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Spurs around the joints may result form new arthritic bone formation or from the erosion of adjacent bone.
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Loss of these motor and sensory nerve functions allow minor traumas such as sprains and stress fractures to go undetected and untreated, leading to ligament laxity (slackness), joint dislocation, bone erosion, cartilage damage, ...
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Arava (leflunomide)Therapeutic agent indicated for the treatment of active rheumatoid arthritis in adults to reduce signs and symptoms and to retard structural damage as evidenced by x-ray erosions and joint-space narrowing.
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