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Yaws Disease - Glossary


Glossary

Osteitis: Inflammation of bone.

Exostosis: A new bony outgrowth on the bone.

Papule: A raised skin lesion which measures less than 1cm.

Hyperkeratosis: Thickening of the skin.

Maxillary Bones: Bones of the faces which form the upper jaw.

Nasopharynx: Upper pharynx above the soft palate.
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