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Give meanings for the following terms.
-modality: __________


Definitions:

Telangiectasia

The expansion of small blood vessels near the surface of the skin or mucous membranes, causing visible red lines or patterns.

Comedo

A comedo is a type of acne lesion caused by the blockage of a hair follicle by sebum and dead skin cells, which can appear as blackheads or whiteheads.

Exudate

A fluid rich in protein and cellular elements that oozes out of blood vessels due to inflammation and is deposited in nearby tissues.

Tzanck Test

A diagnostic test that involves examining cells from blistering skin conditions to identify diseases like herpes zoster and herpes simplex.

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