| Epidermis | outermost layer of skin |
| Dermis | true layer of skin |
| Subcutaneous tissue | deep, fatty layer of the skin |
| Cilia | thin, tiny hairs; lining of respiratory tract |
| Tactile hairs | Long, brittle hairs on the face that are very sensitive |
| Collagen | structural protein found in the dermis of the skin |
| Epithelium | Layer of cells that covers the outer and inner body surfaces |
| Hair follicle | sac in the dermis in which hair grows |
| Integumentary system | the skin, hair, nails, and lands, collectively |
| Keratin | hard protein found in the hair, claws, horns, antlers, and epidermis |
| Melanin | pigment that give skin its color |
| Melanocytes | cells in the epidermis that produce melanin |
| Sebaceous glands | oil-secreting gland of the dermis that's associated with the hair follicles |
| Sebum | oily substance secreted by sebaceous glands |
| Ungulates | hooved animals |
| Abrasion | wound caused by scraping of the skin or mucous membranes |
| Abscess | localized collection of pus |
| Acne | collection of comedones, or blackheads, caused by plugged sebaceous glands |
| Albino/Albinism | congenital absence of pigmentation in the skin, hair, and eyes |
| Alopecia | absence of hair in areas where it normally grows |
| Atopy | allergic dermatitis |
| Biopsy | removal of tissue for microscopic examination |
| Bulla | blister |
| Carcinoma | malignant tumor arising from epithelial tissue |
| Cauterization | destruction of tissue using heat, chemicals, or electrical current |
| Comedo | blackheads |
| Contusion | a bruise; injury to tissue w/o breaking the skin |
| Cryosurgery | use of cold temperatures to destroy tissue |
| Culture | procedure used to grow microbes in certain types of media |
| Cyst | thick-walled sac containing fluid or semisolid material |
| Debridement | removal of contaminated tissue or foreign material to expose healthy tissue |
| Decubitus ulcers | bedsores; pressure sores caused by lying in one position over an extended period of time |
| Degloving | injury in which the skin is separated from its underlying structures |
| Dehiscence | separation of all layers of a surgical wound; splitting open |
| Ecchymosis | bluish-black mark on the skin |
| Erythema | widespread redness on the skin; caused by congestion of the capillary bed due to skin injury or infection |
| Eczema | generalized term for any superficial inflammation characterized by erythema , pruritus, and oozing blisters which form scabs |
| Epidermolysis | loosening of the epidermis leading to the formation of large blisters |
| Fistula | abnormal tube-like passageway that can occur anywhere on the body |
| Gangrene | death of body tissue associated with loss of blood supply |
| Granuloma | mass of granulation tissue due to a chronic inflammatory process |
| Hidrosis | sweating |
| Laceration | wound caused by tearing |
| Melanoma | Malignant tumor of the skin |
| Metastasis | to spread beyond control |
| Nodule | a small, rounded mass |
| Onycholysis | separation of the nail or claw from the nail bed |
| Pallor | paleness of the skin or mucous membranes |
| Papiloma | benign epithelial growth found on the skin or mucous membranes; skin tag |
| Papule | small, solid, elevated skin lesion less than a centimeter in diameter |
| Paronychia | inflammation of the tissue surrounding the nails or claws |
| Petechia | small, pinpoint hemorrhages |
| Piloerection | condition in which the hair stands straight up |
| Polyp | mushroom-like growth protruding from the mucous membranes |
| Pruritus | itching |
| Purulent | containing pus |
| Pus | collection of white blood cells, usually neutrophils and debris with fluid |
| Pustule | pus-filled lesion on the skin |
| Scar | mark left on the skin after healing |
| Sebaceous Cyst | benign cyst containing sebum |
| Seborrhea | excessive production of sebum |
| Trichobezoar | hairball |
| Ulcer | erosion of the skin or mucous membranes |
| Urticaria | red, raised patches on the skin commonly called hives |
| Verruca | wart; skin growth caused by a virus |
| What color coat is this? | blue |
| What coat color is this? | brindle |
| What coat color is this? | dappled |
| What coat color is this? | Blue harlequin |
| What coat color is this? | hound |
| What coat type is this? | long haired |
| What coat color is this? | blue merle |
| What coat color is this? | party |
| What coat color is this? | sable and white |
| What coat color is this? | salt and pepper |
| What coat color is this? | tri-colored |
| What coat type is this? | wire haired |
| What coat color is this? | calico |
| What coat color is this? | lilac color point |
| What coat color is this? | brown tabby |
| What coat color is this? | tortoiseshell |
| What coat color is this? | tuxedo |
| What coat color is this? | red merle |
| What coat color is this? | orange tabby |
| What coat color is this? | flame color point |
| What coat is this? | seal color point |
