Ch 5 - The Integumentary System Flashcards
acne
alopecia
anhidrosis
autograft
avulsion
basal cell carcinoma
1 of 3 types of skin cancer
boil
bulla
burn
1st degree burn
like a sun burn
2nd degree burn
usually has blistering with 1st degree around the perimeter
3rd degree burn
damage to nerves and blood vessels; may also have other burn types
candidiasis
carbuncle
collection of several Furuncles
cellulitis
cicatrix
corn
cryosurgery
cyst
debridement
removal or dead or damaged tissue
decubitus ulcer
dehiscence
dermatitis
dermatome
Dermatologist
Dermatology
ecchymosis
refers to a type of bruise
eczema
erythema
excoriation
commonly seen in adults who are incontinent of urine or involuntary of stool because the perineum remains moist and/or exposed to liquids
exudate
gangrene
Herpes simplex
hives
hyperhidrosis
usually associated with sweat glands
hypodermic
under the skin
integumentary
intradermal
within the skin
jaundice
leukoplakia
may be a precursor to cancer; may be seen in the mouth & possibly on female cervix
Lupus
commonly used to identify Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), which can affect several different organs
melanoma
most severe of the skin cancers
onychectomy
removal of nail
onychitis
inflammation of the nail bed; often results in loss of nail
onychomycosis
pediculosis
lice
petechiae
pruritus
commonly used to describe severe itching; can be associated with signs and symptoms of allergic reaction
psoriasis
purpura
scar
scleoderma
seborrhea
squamous cell carcinoma
subcutaneous
subungual
tinea
ulcer
local anesthetic agents
anesthetic affects only the part of the body where it was injected
antipruritic agents
antibiotic agents
antifungal agents
antiviral agents
anti-inflammatory agents
antiseptic agents
wound culture
skin biopsy
a dermatologist, surgeon, or other physician performs this procedure; tissue that is removed is sent to a pathologist for diagnosis
macule
pustule
superficial & filled with pus
wheal
commonly seen as a skin manifestation of allergic reactions
papule
nodule
lesion that is firm to the touch when the skin is palpated
vesicle
I.e., blister (does NOT have pus in it)
fissure