AMCA Integumentary Disease Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Fissure
A
groove or crack like sore
2
Q
nodule
A
solid, round, or oval elevated lesion more than 2 cm in diameter
3
Q
ulcer
A
open sore on the skin or mucous membranes
4
Q
vesicle
A
small collection of clear fluid; blister
5
Q
wheal
A
smooth, slightly elevated, edematous (swollen) area that is redder or paler than the surrounding skin
6
Q
alopecia
A
absence of hair from areas where it normally grows
7
Q
gangrene
A
death of tissue associated with loss of blood supply
