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CH 5 INTEGUMENTARY Flashcards

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abrasion

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superficial wound to the skin caused by scraping

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abscess

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a localized elevation of the skin containing a cavity containing pus,

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acne

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numerous open comedones (blackheads) & closed comedones (whiteheads) from bacterial infection of sebaceous glands & ducts.

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actinic keratosis

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skin lesions fr overgrowths of the epidermis usually w/scaly surfaces

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albinism

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condition or disease of white, a reduction of the pigment melanin a genetic condition

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alopecia

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a loss or lack of scalp hair, baldness. Sign of infection in scalp,high fever drug reactions, emotional stress. In men often genetic

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antibiotics

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topical or oral antibiotics used to manage infections, like acne and carbuncles.

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biopsy bx, Bx

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minor surgery involving removal of tissue for evaluation

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burn

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injury to skin caused by excessive exposure to fire, electricity, chemicals or sunlight

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TBSA

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Total body surface area

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carcinoma

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cancer

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BCC

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Basal cell carcinoma tumors arising from the epidermis that usually remain localized.

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SqCCa

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Squamous cell carcinoma tumors arising from the epidermis that usually remain localized.

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carbuncle

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a skin infection composed of cluster of boils, hot pain, caused by Staphylococci bacteria

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cellulite

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a local uneven surface of the skin, a sign of subcutaneous fat deposition, thighs, butt.

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cellulitis

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inflammation of the connective tissue in the dermis, caused by infection that spreads from the skin surface or hair follicles to the dermis & sometimes subcutaneous tissue usually bacterial in origin.

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cicatrix, cicatrices

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scar

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chemical peel

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chemical agent used to remove the outer epidermal layers to treat acne, wrinkles, sun-damaged skin

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comedo, comedones

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a local elevation of the skin arising from the buildup of oil from the sebaceous (oil) glands., pimple. Bacteria feed on the oil, attracting white blood cells & their products resulting in local inflammation.

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contusion

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a discoloration & swelling of the skin that is symptomatic of an injury, bruise .

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cyanosis

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blue tinge of color to an area of skin, a sign of cardiovascular or respiratory disturbance, apparent most clearly in lips and fingertips

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cyst

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closed sac or pouch on the surface of the skin filled w/liquid or semisolid material

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debridement

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excision of foreign matter and unwanted tissue

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decubitus ulcer

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an erosion or ulcer is an eating or gnawing away of tissue from lack of movement, lying supine for extended period of time.

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dermabrasion

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to rub away, abrasives like sandpaper used to remove unwanted scars, other elevations or tatoos.

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DERMATITIS

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generalized inflammation of the skin, involving edema. In addition to swelling, symptoms may include pruritus, urticaria,vesicles & wheals

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contact dermatitis

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caused by physical contact w/ triggering substance

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seborrheic dermatitis

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inherited form characterized by excessive sebum production

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actinic dermatitis

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caused by sunlight exposure

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dermatoplasty

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general term for a surgical procedure of the skin

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dermatoautoplasty

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surgery using patient’s own skin as a graft (autograft) or another person (dermatoheteroplasty or allograft)

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dermatome

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cutting instrument for skin

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ecchymosis

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purplish patches of purpura larger than petechiae caused by leaking blood vessels in the dermis.

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eczema

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superficial form of dermatitis caused by sunlight exposure may also be called atopic dermatitis.symptoms-severe,chronic pruritus & deep scaliness.

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edema

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fluid accumulation, sign of injury & infection

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emollient

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chemical agnet that softens or smooths the skin

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erythema

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any redness of skin, sign of injury or infection

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fissure

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is a crack-like sore or slit that extends thru the epidermis into the dermis; athlete’s foot

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folliculitis

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inflammation of little follicles

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furuncle

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abscess associated w/ a hair follicle, the local swelling on the skin

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herpes

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a viral skin eruption producing clusters of deep blisters

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hyperhidrosis

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condition of excessive sweat,maybe caused by nervous disorder,low blood sugar or thyroid disease

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impetigo

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contagious skin infection, often caused by bacteria that enter a break in the skin (animal or insect bite)

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induration

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a local hard area on the skin, or elswhere in the body, sign of excessive deposit of collagen or calcium.

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jaundice

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an abnormal yellow coloration of the skin and eyes, sign of liver or gallbladder disease.

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leukoderma

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white skin, as some age, their skin becomes lighter in color due to reduced activity of melanocytes

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karposi’s sarcoma

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brown or purple patches on the skin, appears on elderly, a form of cancer from the connective tissue of the dermis,also a common condition associated with AIDs.

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keloid

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overgrowth of scar tissue that forms an elevated lesion, large scar

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laceration

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injury caused by a tear or a cut by a sharp object w/ an irregular surface.

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macule

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a discolored spot on the skin; freckle

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melanoma

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“black tumor” most life-threatening skin cancer is malignant melanoma

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nevus

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a pigmented spot that is commonly called a mole,sign of benign tumor

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onychocryptosis

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nail becomes buried in the skin due to abnormal growth, ingrown nail

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onychomalacia

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nails are abnormally soft, may be result of calcium or vit D deficiency.

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onychomycosis

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fungal infection of one or more nails

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onychopathy

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general disease of the nail

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pallor

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an abnormally pale color of the skin, sign of internal condition causing

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papule

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a solid, circumscribed, elevated area on the skin; pimple.

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paronychia

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an infection around the nail

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pediculosis

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parasitic body louse, occurs mostly on scalp -called head lice, may be found in public region,other parts of body,

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petechiae (pet TEE kee eye)

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small red or purple dots appearing on surface of skin, abnormal rupture of blood vessels in the dermis.

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pruritus

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itchy skin

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psoriasis

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painful,chronic disease of the skin by presence of red lesions covered w/silvery epidermal scales, believed to be inherited inflammatory disease of the skin

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purpura

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purple-red skin discoloration, usually result of hemorrhage that

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pustule

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a small, elevated, circumscribed lesion of the skin that is filled w/ pus

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retinoids

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used to manage certain forms of acne because they cause the upper layers of the epidermis to slough away.

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rhytidectomy (rit ih DEK toh mee)

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plastic surgery -skin treatment used for skin repair following a major injury,correction of congenital defect, or cosmetic improvement.

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rhytidoplasty

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surgical repair of skin wrinkles

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liposuction

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removal of subcutaneous fat (fat immediately deep to the skin).

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scabies

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a skin eruption caused by the female itch mite which burrows into skin to extract blood produces symptoms of dermatitis, erythema, swelling or edema & pruritus

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scleroderma

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abnormal thickening or hardness of the skin caused by overproduction of collagen in the dermis

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SLE Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

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red patches on the skin of the face & joint pain, a chronic progressive disease of connective tissue in many organs including the skin.

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Tinea

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fungal infection of the skin —ringworm (ring-shaped pattern)

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tinea capitis

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forms on the scalp & can lead to alopecia

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tinea pedis

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forms on the feet & aka athelet’s foot

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tinea corporis

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may occur elsewhere on the body

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trichomycosis

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fungal infection of the hair

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trichopathy

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general term for a disease affecting the hair

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ulcer

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an erosion thru the skin or mucous membrane,

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ultraviolet light therapy

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cause upper layers of the epidermis to slough away, for treatment of acne

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urticaria (er tih KARE ree ah)

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small fluid-filled skin elevations, common allergic skin reaction to medications, foods, infection or injury.

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vesicle

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small fluid-filled sac; blister. A bulla is a large vesicle

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verruca

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a wart, sign of infection by papilloma virus

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wheal

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a localized , evanescent elevation of the skin that is often accompanied by itching; urticaria

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xeroderma

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abnormally dry skin, caused by hyposecretion of the oil glands & is an inherited condition.

Medical Terminology (18 decks)

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