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LOINC 2.82

Turgor [Interpretation] of Skin

Turgor Imp Skin

Definition

  • Abnormality in the skin's ability to change shape & return to normal (elasticity). degree of resistance to deformation determined by various factors, such as the amount of fluids in the body (hydration) and age.

Component

  • Turgor

Specimen / system

  • Skin

Class

  • H&P.HX

Property

  • Imp

Scale

  • Nom

Related names

  • Dermatologic; Epidermis; H+P; H+P.HX; Impression; Impression/interpretation of study; Impressions; Integument; Interp; Interpretation; Nominal; P prime; Point in time; Random; Skn

Index terms

  • Dermatologic
  • Epidermis
  • H+P
  • H+P.HX
  • Impression
  • Impression/interpretation of study
  • Impressions
  • Integument
  • Interp
  • Interpretation
  • Nominal
  • P prime
  • Point in time
  • Random
  • Skn