ch 4 Flashcards
cyst
a nodule filled with semi solid material
ecchymosis
hemorrhage of blood into the subcutaneous tissue
hematoma
collection of extravastated blood trapped in the tissues and palpable to the examiner
macule
flat discoloration that is less then 1cm such as a tattoo or freckle
nodule
palpable solid lesion less then 2 cm like a lipoma
papule
raised solid lesion that is raised less then 1cm, such as a pimple
patch
large, flat, macule greater then 1 cm
petechia
tiny ecchymosis in the dermal layer
plaque
raised, plateaulike like papule that is greater then 1 cm
purpura
massive hemorrhage into the tissues under the skin
pustule
superficial elevated lesoin filled with pus that may be result of a infection; like acne
telangiectasia
permenant dialation of superficial venuels and capillaries
tumor
any swellings or mass,, indlucing neoplasms; a nodule greater then 2cm
vesicle
circumscribed elevated lesion filled with fluid less then 1/2 cm; like insect bits; if bigger, its a bulla
wheal
circumscribed elevated papule that is the result of localized edema, like a bug bite
atrophy
paper thin wasted skin often seen in the eldery or in stipe marks due to rapid weight gains
cicatrix
scar; tough fibers tissue that replaces normal skin when the dermis is damaged
eschar
scab; dried serum, blood, or pus; can be seen in cases of inflamation, infections (impetigo) or burns
fissure
crack like lesion of the skin
keloid
overgrowth of tissue at a site of injusry in excess of how much is needed for repair
ulcer
circumscribed crater-like lesion of the skin or mucous membrane that results from tissue necrosis due to an inflammatory, malignant, or infectious process
anhidrosis
the condition of producing little to no sweat
hidradenitis
the inflamation of the sweat gland
hyperhydrosis
excess secretion of sweat due to heat, high emotions, menopause, hyperthyroidism,
