superficial /su·per·fi·cial/ (-fish´al) pertaining to or situated near the surface.
superficial
superficial [soo″per-fish´al]
superficial,
superficial,
superficial
su·per·fi·cial (s  p r-f sh l)adj. 1. Of, affecting, or being on or near the surface. 2. Not thorough. |
superficial
[-fish′əl]
Etymology: L, superficies, surface
1 pertaining to the surface.
2 not grave or dangerous.
superficial [soo″per-fish´al]
situated on or near the surface.
superficial,
n 1., in massage therapy, external, or outer surface.
2., in psychotherapy, the primary use of such techniques as persuasion, counseling, reeducation, and inspiration. Also called
supportive psychotherapy or
suppressive psychotherapy.
2., in psychotherapy, the primary use of such techniques as persuasion, counseling, reeducation, and inspiration. Also called
supportive psychotherapy or
suppressive psychotherapy.
superficial,
adj involving only the surface or to be minor in severity, not grave or dangerous.
superficial
situated on or near the surface.
superficial necrolytic dermatitis
frequently associated with glucagon-secreting tumors of the pancreas and with cases of diabetes mellitus or chronic hepatitis; called also hepatocutaneous syndrome; lesions are erythematous, erosive, ulcerative and crusted with marked hyperkeratosis of the footpads.
superficial plexus skin
superficial pustular dermatitis
see superficial pustular dermatitis.
superficial
adjective Toward or near a surface; confined to or pertaining to a surface
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