Ch 3 Oncology/infections/inflammation Flashcards
Actinic keratosis
Horny skin condition cause by sun exposure.
Actin-sun ray
Basal cell carcinoma
Cancerous tumor of basal skin cells if epidermis
Hidradenoma
Tumor of sweat gland
Aden- gland
Malignant cutaneous neoplasm
Harmful new formation of skin tissue (ie skin cancer)
Malignant melanoma
Harmful tumor of melanin cells
Squamous cell carcinoma
Cancerous tumor of squamous epithelial skin cells of epidermis
Acne vulgaris
Inflammation of skin follicles
Vulgaris- common
Dermatomycosis
Fungal skin condition
Hidradenitis
Inflammation of sweat glands
Impetigo
Highly contagious bacterial infection of skin
Mycodermatitis
Inflammation of skin caused by fungus
Mycosis
Fungal condition
Onychodystrophy
Poor nourishment and development of the nail
Onychomycosis
Fungal condition of the nail
Tinea
Fungal condition often called ringworm due to circular appearance
Tinea means worm