Category: A

Acne vulgaris in which suppurating nodules crust over to form horny plugs. These occur at the comers of the mouth.  

Acne vulgaris with chronic, discolored, indurated surfaces.  

A rare type of acne in teenage boys, marked by inflamed, tender, ulcerative, and crusting lesions of the upper trunk and face. It has a sudden onset and is accompanied by fever, leukocytosis, and an elevated sedimentation rate. About half of the cases have inflammation of several joints.  

An ulcerative skin disease believed to be caused by fungi of the genus Acladium.  

To glands resembling a bunch of grapes, such as acini and alveolar glands.  

Pertaining to bacteria that are able to survive moderate acidity.  

To make somewhat sour or acid.  

Any of several methods for diagnosing gastroesophageal reflux disease, including endoscopy and direct measurement of esophageal pH. An electrode for detecting the pH is placed in the stomach and a reading taken; then the electrode is withdrawn until it is in the esophagus. Normally, the pH will become more alkaline (i.e., rise) as the electrode…

Having affinity for acid or pert, to certain tissues and cell granules.  

To make a substance acid.