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Ch 10 Med Term Flashcards

1
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cutane/o

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skin

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derm/o

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skin

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kerat/o

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keratin

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adip/o

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adipose tissue

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epithelium

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external surface of the body composed of epithelial tissue

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epidermis

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most superficial layer of the skin

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keratin

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protein that provides skin with its waterproofing properties

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melanin

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black pigment in melanocytes

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perception

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the ability to recognize sensory stimuli

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tactile

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ability to recognize touch sensation

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lipid

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fat

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12
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sebum

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oily substance secreted by sebaceous glands

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13
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hypothermia

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low body temperature

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hyperthermia

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high body temperature

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15
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cerumen

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waxy substance of varying colors; earwax

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16
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piloerection

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the condition of the hair standing straight up

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shedding

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normal hair loss

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18
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quick

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connective tissue that contains blood vessels and nerve endings in the nail

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quicking

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trimming the nail or claw to the level of the dermis

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20
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ungulates

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hooved animals

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21
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dewclaws

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rudimentary bones

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22
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chestnuts

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vestigial pads in equine located on the medial surface of the leg

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ergots

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vestigial pads located in a tuft of hair on the fetlock

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biopsy

A

removal of living tissue for examination of life

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incisional biopsy

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removal of a piece of a tumor or lesion for examination

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excisional biopsy

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removal of an entire tumor or lesion in addition to a margin of the surrounding tissue for examination

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culture

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diagnostic or research procedure used to allow microbes to reproduce in a predetermined media

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28
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skin scrape

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microscopic examination of skin for the presence of mites

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abrasion

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injury in which superficial layers of the skin are scraped

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abscess

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localized collection of pus

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chin acne

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acne development in cats

32
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acute moist dermatitis (hot spot)

A

bacterial skin disease that is worsened by licking and scratching

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alopecia

A

hair loss resulting in hairless patches or complete lack of hair

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atopy

A

hypersensitivity reaction in animals involving pruritus with secondary dermatitis

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carcinoma

A

malignant neoplasm of epithelial tissue

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contusion

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injury that does not break the skin

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cyst

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closed sac or pouch containing fluid or semisolid material

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dermatitis

A

inflammation of the skin

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dermatophyte

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superficial fungi that are found on the skin

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ecchymosis

A

purplish non-elevated patch of bleeding into the skin

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erythema

A

skin redness

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fissure

A

cracklick sore

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fistula

A

abnormal passage from an internal organ to the body surface or between two internal organs

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FAD

A

flea allergy dermatitis
inflammation of the skin caused by an allergic reaction to flea saliva

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necrosis

A

condition of dead tissue

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granuloma

A

small area of healing tissue

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ectoparasite

A

organism that lives on the outer surface of the host

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endoparasite

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organism that lives within the body of the host

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mange

A

skin disease caused by mites

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maggots

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insect larvae found in dead or decaying tissue

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laceration

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accidental cut into the skin

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lesion

A

pathologic change of tissue

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lipoma

A

benign growth of fat cells

54
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melanoma

A

tumor or growth of pigmented skin cells

55
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nodule

A

small knot protruding above the skin

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papule

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small, raised skin lesion less than 0.5cm in diameter

57
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patch

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localized skin color change greater than 1cm in diameter

58
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petechiae

A

small, pinpoint hemorrhages

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pruritis

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itching

60
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pyoderma

A

skin disease containing pus

61
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purulent

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containing or producing pus

62
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sarcoma

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malignant neoplasm of soft tissue arising from connective tissue

63
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skin tag

A

small growth that hangs from the body by stalks

64
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decubital ulcer

A

erosions of skin or mucous membranes as a result of prolonged pressure; bedsore

65
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cauterization

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destruction of tissue using electric current, heat, or chemicals

66
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debridement

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removal of tissue and foreign material to aid healing

67
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lance

A

to open or pierce with a lancet

68
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bx

A

biopsy

69
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ID

A

intradermal

70
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SC

A

subcutaneous

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