ALL Flashcards
ABDOMINOPLASTY
Procedure that removes excessive fat deposits and loose skin from the abdomen to tuck and tighten
Abductors
muscles that draw a body part, such as fingers arm or toe, away from the midline of the body. In the hand, abductors separate the fingers
Absorption
the transport of fully digested food into the circulatory system to feed the tissues and cells
Acid Mantle
protective barrier of lipids and secretions on the surface of the skin
Acid-alkali neutralization reactions
when acid is mixed with an alkali in equal proportions to neutralize each other and form water and salt
Acids
substances that have a PH below 7.0, taste sour, and turn litmus paper from blue to red
Acne
chronic inflammatory skin disorder of the sebaceous glands that is characterized by comedones and blemishes, commonly known as acne simplex or ance vulgaris
Acne excoriee
disorder where clients purposely scrape off acne lesions, causing scarring and discoloration
AIDS - Acquired immune deficiency syndrome
a disease that breaks down the bodys immune system. caused by HIV
Acquired immunity
immunity that the body develops after overcoming a disease, through inoculation (such as flu vax), or through exposure to natural allergens such as pollen, cat dander, and ragweed
Actinic
damage or condition caused by sun exposure
actinic keratosis
pink or flesh colored precancerous lesions that feel sharp or rough, resulting from sun damage
active electrode
electrode use on the area to be treated
acupressure
oriental technique of applying pressure to specific points of the body to release muscle tension, restore balance, and stimulate chi (life force, energy)
adductors
muscles that draw a body part inward toward the median axis of the body. in the hand, adductors draw the fingers together
adenosine triphosphate
ATP - a multifunctional nucleotide that transports chemical energy within the cells for metabolism and converts oxygen to carbon dioxide
adipose tissue
specialized connective tissue considered fat, which gives smoothness and contour to the body and cushions and insulates the body
adrenal glands
glands that secrete about 30 steroid hormones and control metabolic processes of the body, including fight or flight response
albinism
absence of melanin pigment in the body, including skin, hair, and eyes, technical term is congenital leukoderma or congenital hypopigmentation
alcohol (ethanol)
antiseptic and solvent used in perfumes, lotions, and astringents
algae
derived from minerals and phytohormones, remineralizes and revitalizes the skin
alipidic
lack of oil or “lack of lipids”. Skin that does not produce enough sebum, indicated by absence of visible pores
alkalis
also known as “bases”, compounds that react with acids to form salts, have a PH above 7.0, taste bitter, and turn litmus paper from red to blue
allatoin
anti-inflammatory compound isolated from the herb comfrey; used in creams, lotions, aftershave for its ability to heal wounds and skin ulcers and stimulate growth of healthy tissue