CH 10 Integumentary System (part 10) Flashcards
1
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Diffuse
A
meaning widespread
2
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Localized
A
meaning within a well-defined area
3
Q
Dermatocellulitis
A
inflammation of the skin and connective tissue
4
Q
Pyoderma
A
skin disease containing pus
5
Q
Pus
A
inflammatory disease made up of leukocytes, cell debris, and fluid
6
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Purulent
A
means containing or producing pus
7
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Furuncle
A
localized skin infection in a gland or hair follicle
-aka boil
8
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Carbuncle
A
cluster of furuncles
9
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Dermatomycosis
A
abnormal skin condition due to superficial fungus
-aka dermatophytosis
10
Q
Gangrene
A
necrosis associated with loss of circulation
11
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Necrosis
A
condition of dead tissue
12
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Putrefaction
A
the foul smell of decaying tissue
13
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Granuloma
A
small area of healing tissue
14
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Skin tag
A
small growths that hang from the body by stalks
15
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Polyp
A
growth from mucous membranes
