CH 10 Integumentary System (part 7) Flashcards
1
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Shedding
A
normal hair loss due to various causes
2
Q
Lesion
A
pathologic change of tissue
- used to describe abnormalities in many locations
3
Q
Contusion
A
injury that does not break the skin
- characterized by pain, swelling, and discoloration
4
Q
Papule
A
small, raised skin lesion less than .5 cm in diameter
5
Q
Plaque
A
solid raised lesion greater than .5 cm in diameter
6
Q
Macule
A
flat, discolored lesion less that 1 cm in diameter
-aka macula
7
Q
Nodule
A
small knot protruding above the skin
8
Q
Patch
A
localized skin color change greater than 1 cm in diameter
9
Q
Scale
A
flake
10
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Crust
A
collection of dried sebum and cell debris
11
Q
Wheal
A
smooth, slightly raised swollen area that itches
12
Q
Purpura
A
condition characterized by hemorrhage into the skin that causes bruising
-2 types: ecchymosis and petechia
13
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Ecchymosis
A
purplish nonelevated patch of bleeding into the skin
- aka a bruise
- plural ecchymoses
14
Q
Petechiae
A
small, pinpoint hemorrhages
- singular - petechia
15
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Pallor
A
skin paleness
