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What is a scale in the context of skin conditions?

  1. A type of mole

  2. A thick, raised patch

  3. A thin, dry or oily plate of epidermal flakes

  4. A deep cut

The correct answer is: A thin, dry or oily plate of epidermal flakes

A and B are incorrect because they refer to specific types of skin conditions rather than the definition of a scale. A scale can be described as a thin, dry or oily plate of epidermal flakes, not a type of mole or a thick, raised patch. D is incorrect because a scale is not a deep cut; it is a superficial layer of skin that sheds.