4- Pathology Flashcards
abscess
collection of pus, Latin, “going away, oozing”
abrasion
rubbing away by friction
acne
Greek: mound, erption
alopecia
hair loss, Greek: “without a fox mane”, bald
atopic dermatitis
atopic: “no place”, i.e., unusual; dermat|itis, skin inflammation
basal cell carcinoma
melanoma
squamous cell carcinoma
types of skin cancer
blister, bulla
pustule, vesicle
fluid-filled bumps on the sking
cicatrix
scar
comedo
blackhead or whitehead; plural comedones
contusion
region of injured tissue with ruptured capillaries under the skin (bruise), due to trauma
cyst
sac-like structure in tissue filled w/ fluid, gas, or semi-solid
ecchymosis
discoloration (bruise) due to damaged capillaries under skin
eczema
red itchy blistering rash, Greek, “boil over”
hematoma
elevated collection of pooled blood trapped under the skin
hirsutism
excessive hair growth in a male-like pattern, affects women
ichthyosis
dry, scaly, thickened skin; typically an inherited skin disorder
impetigo
skin infection caused by staph or strep bacteria
keloid
exuberant scar tissue
macule, patch
freckle, flat pigmented spot
nevus
mole, flat or elevated pigmented spot
nodule, papule, tumor
raised skin lesions
petechia (singular)
petechiae (plural)
pinpoint spots on skin caused by capillary rupture
psoriasis
scaly, pruritic, red skin patches; probable immune disorder
rosacea
redness, visible blood vessels on face
scabies
contagious pruritic condition caused by itch mite infestation
tinea
fungal disease of skin
ulcer
open sore or wound
urticaria
pruritic pale-red patches of skin due to allergic reaction; hive
verruca
wart
vitiligo
lightening of skin due to loss of melanocytes
