Pathology · Integumentary System · Medium
Dermatofibroma
Meaning: Common benign firm skin nodule, often on the legs, that dimples when pinched.
In practice: The small firm brown bump on her shin was a harmless dermatofibroma.
Word parts
- dermat- means skin
- -oma means a lump, mass or tumour
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Answer: Vasculitis
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