mucocutaneous (redirected from mucocutaneous margin)

mucocutaneous /mu·co·cu·ta·ne·ous/ (-ku-ta´ne-us) pertaining to or affecting the mucous membrane and the skin.

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mu·co·cu·ta·ne·ous (myk-ky-tn-s)

adj.

Of or relating to the skin and a mucous membrane.

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mucocutaneous

[myo̅o̅′kōkyo̅o̅tā′nē·əs]

Etymology: L, mucus + cutis, skin, osus, having

pertaining to the mucous membrane and the skin.

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mucocutaneous

pertaining to mucous membrane and skin.

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mucocutaneous margin

the sites where skin and mucosae merge, e.g. at the anus, mouth, urethra. Called also mucocutaneous junction.

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menopause

Change of life, climacteric, 'time of life'  Gynecology The cessation of menstrual activity due to failure to form ovarian follicles, which normally occurs age 45–50 Clinical Menstrual irregularity, vasomotor instability, 'hot flashes', irritability or psychosis, ↑ weight, painful breasts, dyspareunia, ↑/↓ libido, atrophy of urogenital epithelium and skin, ASHD, MI, strokes and osteoporosis–which can be lessened by HRT. See Estrogen replacement therapy, Hot flashes, Male menopause, Premature ovarian failure, Premature menopause. Cf Menarche.

Menopause–”…what a drag it is getting old.” Jagger, Richards

Bladder Cystourethritis, frequency/urgency, stress incontinence

Breasts ↓ Size, softer consistency, sagging

Cardiovascular Angina, ASHD, CAD

Endocrine Hot flashes

Mucocutaneous Atrophy, dryness, pruritus, facial hirsutism, dry mouth

Neurologic Psychological, sleep disturbances

Pelvic floor Uterovaginal prolapse

Skeleton  Osteoporosis, fractures, low back pain

Vagina Bloody discharge, dyspareunia, vaginitis

Vocal cords Deepened voice

Vulva  Atrophy, dystrophy, pruritus