3 - integumentary words Flashcards
abrasion
skin injury that scrapes away the surface of the skin
abscess
a collection of pus in the skin
albinism
albin = white + -ism = condition
genetic condition where there is partial or complete absence of pigment in the skin, hair, and eyes
anhidrosis
an-= without + hidr = sweat + -osis = condition
a condition where the patient is not able to sweat
autograft
graft taken from a part of the patient’s body and transferred to another part of the same patient
avulsion
a- = away from + vuls = to pull + -ion = process
when a part or structure of the body, such as a finger or toe, has been forcibly tonr off of the body
biopsy
bi/o = life + -opsy = view of
surgical procedure to remove a piece of tissue for further evaluation under a microscope
bulla
a large blister
cauterization
intentional destruction of tissue by a caustic chemical, electric current, laser, or freezing
cyst
fluid-filled sac in the skin
chemabrasion
chem/o = chemical
removal of superficial layers of skin using chemicals
comedo
blackhead
contusion
blunt trauma to the skin that results in bruising without a break in the skin
cryosurgery
cry/o = cold
using extreme cold to freeze and destroy tissue
culture and sensitivity
laboratory test used to determine the specific bacteria causing an infection, as well as the bacteria’s sensitivty to different antibiotics
debridement
removal of a foreign material, dead, and/or damaged tissue from a wound
dehiscence
a complication of wound healing where the edges of the wound reopen and separate
dermabrasion
derm/o = skin
scraping the skin with sandpaper or rotating wire brushes
dermatologist
dermat/o = skin + log = study of + -ist = one who specializes
a physician who specializes in the study of the skin
erythema
erythr/o = redness
redness of the skin
eschar
scab, slough
exudate
oozing of pus or serum
keloid
a thick and raised scar caused by excessive collagen formation
laceration
a wound in the skin with a jagged edge, typically caused by a trauma
lesion
general term that indicates any type of abnormality in the skin
necrosis
necr/o = death + -osis = abnormal condition
area of tissue death
nevus
pigmented skin blemish, birthmark, or mole
nodule
solid, raised area of skin cells
onychia
onch/o = nail + -ia = condition
inflamed nail bed
petechiae
flat, pinpoint, purplish spots from bleeding that is underneath the skin
pruritus
severe itching
purpura
bruises that occur in older adults with thin, easily damaged skin
pyogenic
producing pus
seborrhea
oil discharge from the sebaceous glands
skin graft
transfer of healthy skin to cover another damaged area
trichophagia
hair eating
urticaria
skin eruption of pale reddish wheals with severe itching; aka hives
ungal
pertaining to the nail
