Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

In research, a set of facts that describe or summarize a phenomenon. Anecdotal evidence that consists essentially of causal impressions rather than recorded data, epidemiological evidence; experimental evidence.  

That phase of epidemiology that deals with time, place, and the people affected by a disease.  

In research, describing the phenomenon being observed in contrast to conducting tests.  

Expressing a low opinion of someone.  

The thick underlying layer of the skin that contains sweat glands, sebaceous glands, and the hair follicles. A thick layer of living skin beneath the epidermis. Layer of skin below the epidermis; it consists of several layers and contains blood vessels, lymph vessels, hair follicles, glands, and nerves; also called (colloq) corium. Tumor, usually benign,…

A disease caused by a fungus, e.g., athlete’s foot, dermatitis. A fungal infection of the skin caused by a dermatophyte. Any fungus infection of the skin; more specifically, an infection caused by the parasitic fungus Epidennophyton.  

A specialty of medical practice that is concerned with diseases of the skin. The study and treatment of the skin and its diseases. Medical specialty concerned with the skin and its development, function, diseases, and treatment. The study of the skin, including its anatomical, physiological, and pathological characteristics. Dermatology encompasses the diagnosis and treatment of…

A highly reactive condition of the skin that causes it to redden and swell wherever it is stroked by a finger.  

In pharmacology, a substance coming either directly or indirectly from another substance. A substance which is derived from another substance. Something that is not original or fundamental.  

Severely retarded growth that is due to parental neglect or emotional upset.