ch. 4 Flashcards
acr/o
extremity
aden/o
gland
albin/o
white
ang/i
vessel
carcin/o
cancer
caus/o
burn, burning
cellul/o
little cell
cutane/o
skin
derm/a
skin
dermat/o
skin
erythr/o
red
follicul/o
little bag
hidr/o
sweat
icter/o
jaundice
integument/o
a covering
jaund/o
yellow
kel/o
tumor
kerat/o
horn
leuk/o
white
melan/o
black
myc/o
fungus
onych/o
nail
pachy/o
thick
pedicul/o
a louse
plak/o
plate
prurit/o
itching
rhytid/o
wrinkle
scler/o
hard, hardening
seb/o
oil
therm/o
hot, heat
trich/o
hair
ungu/o
nail
vuls/o
to pull
xanth/o
yellow
xer/o
dry
actin
ray, light
chym
juice
chord
chord
coriat
corium
cubit
to lie
log
study
lopec
fox mange
miliar
millet (tiny)
pannicul
fat cells
tel
end, distant
acrochordon
small outgrowth of epidermal and dermal tissue; skin tags
actinic dermatitis
inflammation of the skin caused by exposure to radiant energy
albinism
genetic condition in which there is partial or total absence of pigment in skin, hair, and eyes
alopecia
absence or loss of hair
anhidrosis
abnormal condition in which there is a lack or absence of sweating
autograft
graft taken from one part of a patients body and transferred to another part
avulsion
process of forcibly tearing off a part or structure of the body
causalgia
intense burning pain associated with trophic skin changes such as thinning of hair and loss of sweat glands due to peripheral nerve damage
cellulitis
an acute diffuse inflammation of the skin and subcutaneous tissue characterized by local heat, redness, pain, and swelling
cicatrix
scar left after the healing of a wound
cutenous
pertaining to the skin
debridement
removal of foreign material or damaged or dead tissue, especially in a wound
decubitus ulcer
an area of skin and tissue that becomes injured or broken down (bedsore)
dehiscence
surgical complication where there is separation or bursting open of a surgical wound
dermatitis
inflammation of the skin
dermatologist
physician who specializes in the study of the skin
dermatology
study of the skin
dermatome
surgical instrument used to produce thin slices of skin
dermomycosis
skin condition caused by a fungus
ecchymosis
abnormal condition in which the blood seeps into the skin causing discolorations (bruise)
erythroderma
abnormal redness of the skin occurring over widespread areas of the body
eschar
slough, scab
excoriation
abrasion of the epidermis by scratching, trauma, chemicals, or burns
exudate
an oozing of pus or serum
folliculitis
inflammation of a follicle
gangrene
an eating sore
herpes simplex
an inflammatory skin disease caused by a herpes virus
hidradenitis
inflammation of the sweat glands
hives
eruption of itching and burning swellings on the skin
hyperhidrosis
abnormal condition of excessive sweating
hypodermic
pertaining to under the skin or inserted under the skin
hypohidrosis
abnormal condition of the inability to sweat
icteric
pertaining to jaundice
impetigo
skin infection marked by vesicles or bullae
integument
covering
intradermal
pertaining to within the skin
jaundice
yellow
keloid
overgrowth of scar tissue caused by excessive collagen formation
lentigo
a flat brownish spot on the skin sometimes caused by exposure to the sun and weather
leukoderma
localized loss of pigmentation of the skin
leukoplakia
white spots or patches formed on the mucous membrane of the tongue or cheek
measles
highly contagious illness caused by the rubeola virus
melanoma
cancer that develops in the pigment cells of the skin
acne
inflammatory condition of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles
bite
injury in which a part of the skin is torn
boil
acute, infected, painful nodule formed in the subcutaneous layers of the skin, gland, or hair follicle
bulla
large blister
burn
injury to tissue caused by heat, fire, chemical agents, electricity, lighting, or radiation
candidiasis
infection of the skin or mucous membranes with any species of Candida
carbuncle
infection of the subcutaneous tissue, usually composed of a cluster of boils
cicatrix
scar left after the healing of a wound
comedo
blackhead
corn
thickening of the skin that may be soft or hard depending on location caused by local pressure over a bony prominence
cryosurgery
technique of using subfreezing temperature to produce well-demarcated areas of a cell injury and destruction
cyst
closed sac that contains fluid, semifluid, or solid material
dermabrasion
skin resurfacing procedure to remove acne scars or wrinkles by sanding the outer layers of skin
eczema
an acute or chronic inflammatory skin disorder characterized by erythema, papule, vesicles, pustules, scales, crusts or scabs
erythema
redness of the skin
emollients
substances that are generally oily in nature
keratolytics
agents that cause or promote loosening of horny layers of the skin
local anesthetic agents
agents that inhibit the conduction of nerve impulses from sensory nerves and reduce pain and discomfort
antihistamine agents
agents that prevent the action of histamine
antipruritic agents
agents that prevent or relieve itching
antibiotic agents
agents that destroy or stop the growth of microorganisms
antifungal agents
agents that destroy or inhibit the growth of fungi or yeast
antiviral agents
agents that combat specific viral diseases
anti-inflammatory agents
agents used to relieve the swelling, tenderness, redness, and pain of inflammation
antiseptic agents
agents that prevent or inhibit the growth of pathogens
BCC
basal cell carcinoma
BCG
bacille calmette-guérin
botox
botulinum toxin type A
CF
cystic fibrosis
cm
centimeter
decub
decubitus
derm
dermatology
ESR, sed rate
erythrocyte sedimentation rate
ID
intradermal
IGRAs
interferon-gamma release assays
IPL
intense pulsed light
mm
millimeter
MMR
measles, mumps, and rubella
PPD
purified protein derivative
RBCs
red blood cells
SCC
squamous cell carcinoma
SG
skin graft
staph
staphylococcus
strep
streptococcus
TB
tuberculosis
TIMs
topical immunomodulators
TST
tuberculosis skin test
UV
ultraviolet
skin functions
protection, regulation, sensation, and secretion
epidermis
outer protective covering of the body
stratum basale
innermost epidermal layer responsible for regeneration of the epidermis
stratum spinosum
spiny layer
stratum granulosum
large amounts of keratin are made here
strum lucidum
present in thick skin of palms and soles
stratum corneum
outermost, horny layer, consisting of dead cells
dermis
nourishes the epidermis, provides strength, and supports blood vessels
papillae
produces ridges that are one’s fingerprints
subcutaneous tissue
supports, nourishes, insulates, and cushions the skin
hair
provides sensation and some protection from the head or filters out foreign particles
nails
protect ends of fingers and toes
sebaceous glands
lubricate the hair and skin
sweat glands
secrete sweat or perspiration
tuberculosis skin test
standard method of determining whether an individual is infected with mycobacterium tuberculosis
tuberculosis blood test
IGRAs are blood tests that may be used to determine whether an individual is infected with mycobacterium tuberculosis preferred for BCG
scratch/prick test
involves the placement of a suspected allergen in the uppermost layers of the epidermis
sweat test
performed on sweat to determine the level of chloride concentration on the skin
Tzanck test
microscopic examination of a small piece of tissue that has been surgically scraped from a pustule
wound culture
performed on a wound exudate to determine the presence of microorganisms and to identify specific types
biopsy
obtaining a small piece of living tissue for microscopic examination
erythrocyte sedimentation rate
blood test to determine the rate at which red blood cells settle in a long, narrow tube
