Ch. 5 Flashcards
Generic term for an agent that stimulates development of male characteristics
androgen
very small duct
ductule
state in which the regulatory mechanisms of the body maintain an internal environment
homeostasis
pouch of skin in the male that contains testicles
scrotum
formation of a complex substance by the union of simpler compounds or elements
synthesis
to produce by synthesis
synthesize
abnormal condition of fat
adiposis
hernia containing fat
lipocele
inflammation of fatty tissue
steatitis
pertaining to beneath the skin
subcutaneous
surgical repair of the skin
dermatoplasty
pertaining to under the skin
hypodermic
inflammation of the sweat glands
hidradenitis
profuse sweating
sudoresis
abnormal condition of dry or scaly skin
ichthy
abnormal condition of horny tissue
keratosis
black tumor
melanoma
fungal infection of the skin
dermatomycosis
softening of the nails
onychomalacia
pertaining to the nails
ungual
pertaining to hair in a nest
pilonidal
disease involving the hair
trichopathy
hardening of the skin
scleroderma
discharge of sebum
seborrhea
pertaining to scales
squamous
skin transplantation from a foreign donor for a human
xenograft
dry skin
xeroderma
fat cell
lipocyte
pus in the skin
pyoderma
specialist in treatment of skin disorders
dermatologist
study of the skin
dermatology
use of cold in the treatment
cryotherapy
abnormal condition of absence of sweat
anhidrosis
excessive or profuse sweating
diaphoresis
above the skin
epidermis
transplantation of tissue between individuals of the same species
homograft
excessive or profuse sweating
hyperhidrosis
pertaining to beneath the nail of a finger or toe
subungual
flat lesion, pigmented, circumscribed area less than 1 cm in diameter. ex freckle, flat mole
macule
solid, elevated lesion less than 1 cm in diameter that may be the same color as the skin or pigmented. ex wart, pimple
papule
elevated lesion, circumscribed, fluid-filled lesion less than 0.5 cm in diameter ex poison ivy
vesicle
palpable, circumscribed lesion; larger and deeper than a papule o.6-2 cm in diameter; extends into the dermal area. ex malignant tumor
nodule
small, raised, circumscribed lesion that contains pus; usually less than 1 cm in diameter. ex acne
pustule
solid, elevated lesion larger than 2 cm in diameter that extends into the dermal and subcutaneous layers. ex lipoma
tumor
a vesicle or blister larger than 1 cm in diameter. ex poison
bulla
elevated, firm, rounded lesion with localized skin edema that varies in size, shape, and color; paler in the center than its surrounding edges; accompanied by itching. ex hives
wheal
linear scratch marks or traumatized abrasions of the epidermis ex. scratches, abrasions
excoriations
small or crack like sore that extends into the dermal layer; could be caused by continuous inflammation and drying
fissure
an open sore or lesion that extends to the dermis and usually heals with scarring. ex. pressure sores
ulcer
localized collection of pus at the site of an infection
abscess
inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles of the skin
acne
partial or complete loss of hair resulting from normal aging
alopecia
intraepidermal carcinoma characterized by red-brown scaly or crusted lesions that resemble a patch of psoriasis
Bowen disease
diffuse, acute infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
cellulitis
pigmentary skin discoloration usually occurring in yellowish brown patches
chloasma
Typical small skin lesion of acne vulgaris caused by accumulation of keratin, bacteria, and dried sebum plugging an excretory duct of the skin
comedo
infection of the skin cause by fungi
dermatomycosis
skin discoloration consisting of a large, irregularly formed hemorrhagic area with colors changing from blue-black to greenish brown or yellow
ecchymosis
chronic skin inflammation characterized by erythema, papules, vesicles, pustules
eczema
redness of the skin caused by swelling of the capillaries
erythema
damaged tissue following a severe burn
eschar
bacterial skin infection characterized by isolated pustules that become crusted and rupture
impetigo
thickened area of the epidermis or any horny growth on the skin
keratosis
small brown macules, especially on the face and arms, brought on by sun exposure, usually in a middle-aged or older person
lentigo
unnatural paleness or absence of color in the skin
pallor
infestation with lice, transmitted by personal contact or common use of brushes, combs, headgear
pediculosis
minute, pinpoint hemorrhage under the skin
petechia
skin ulceration caused by prolonged pressure from lying in one position that prevents blood flow to the tissues, usually in bedridden patients
pressure ulcer
intense itching
pruritus
chronic skin disease characterized by circumscribed red patches covered by thick, dry, silvery, adherent scales caused by excessive development of the basal layer of the epidermis
psoriasis
bleeding disorder characterized by hemorrhage into the tissues
purpura
contagious skin disease transmitted by the itch mite, commonly through sexual contact
scabies
fungal skin infection whose name commonly indicates the body part affected
tinea
allergic reaction of the skin characterized by the eruption of pale red, elevated patches called wheals
urticaria
epidermal growth caused by a virus; also known as warts
verruca
localized loss of skin pigmentation characterized by milk-white patches
vitiligo
test in which a suspected allergen or sensitizer is applied to or injected into the skin to determine the patient’s sensitivity to it
skin test
skin test that identifies suspected allergens by subcutaneously injecting small amounts of extracts of the suspected allergens and observing the skin for a subsequent reaction
intradermal skin test
skin test that identifies suspected allergens by topical application of the substance to be tested
patch skin test
skin test that identifies suspected allergens by placing a small quantity of the suspected allergen on a lightly scratched area of the skin
scratch skin test
representative tissue sample removed from a body site for microscopic examination
biopsy
removal of a small tissue sample for examination using a hollow needle
needle biopsy
removal of a small core of tissue using a hollow punch
punch biopsy
removal of surgical blade is used to remove elevated lesions
shave biopsy
ultrathn slice of tissue from a frozen specimen for immediate pathological examination
frozen section biopsy
chemical removal of the outer layers of skin to treat acne scarring and general keratoses
chemical peel
removal of necrotized tissue from a wound by surgical excision, enzymes, or chemical agents
debridement
rubbing using wire brushes or sandpaper to mechanically scrape away the epidermis
dermabrasion
tissue destruction by means of high-frequency electric current
fulguration
use of subfreezing temperature to destroy or eliminate abnormal tissue
cryosurgery
process of cutting through a lesion such as an abscess and draining its contents
incision and drainage
surgical procedure to transplant healthy tissue by applying it to an injured site
skin graft
transplantation of healthy tissue from one person to another person
allograft
transplantation of healthy tissue from one site to another site in the same individual
autograft
transplantation of artificial skin produced from collagen fibers arranged in a lattice pattern
synthetic skin graft
transplantation from a foreign donor and transferred to a human
xenograft
Bx, bx
biopsy
BCC
basal cell carcinoma
CA
cancer; cardiac arrest; chronological age
cm
centimeter
decub
decubitus ulcer
derm
dermatology
FS
frozen section biopsy
ID
intradermal
I&D
incision and drainage
IMP
impression
IV
intravenous
subcu, Sub-Q, subQ
subcutaneous injection
ung
ointment
XP, XDP
xeroderma pigmentosum
CA
cancer; cardiac arrest; chronological age
cm
centimeter
decub
decubitus ulcer
derm
dermatology
FS
frozen section biopsy
ID
intradermal
I&D
incision and drainage
IMP
impression
IV
intravenous
subcu, Sub-Q, subQ
subcutaneous injection
ung
ointment
XP, XDP
xeroderma pigmentosum
