Ch10 Flashcards
anemomrtem injury resulting from friction of the skin against a firm object resulting in the removal of the epidermis
abrasion
a wound/irregular tear of the flesh
laceration
a crust over a sore or wound
scab
a soft, whit, oily preparation resembling cream and used as a protective coating for external tissue; a base for cream cosmetics and a wax softener
Massage cream
a surgical instrument with two opposing blades used to grasp or hold tissue or material
forceps
a surgical knife with a short blade
scalpel
the outermost layer of skin
epidermis
any visible surface that is to remain uncovered or unclothed
exposed area
minute depressions in the surface of the skin; as the opening of the sweat glands
pores
a wound /irregular tear of the flesh
laceration
a clean cut into tissue or skin
incision
the “character” lines, wrinkles,grooves,cords,and dimples of the face and neck
facial marking
a quick-drying liquid that leaves a hard, thin, transparent coat or layer through which moisture cannot pass
sealer
a powder that is put in an incision just prior to suturing, when the powder comes in contact with moisture if forms a soft solid barrier against leakage
incision sealing powder
partial loss of moisture content
dehydration
the act of sewing; also the completed stitch
suture
a suture that will be removed
temporary suture
a network of stitches employed to cross the borders of a cavity or excision,used to anchor fillers and to sustain the tissues in their proper position
basket weave suture
a suture situated or occurring beneath the surface
subcutaneous suture
putty-like substance; an absorbent sealing adhesive that can be injected under the skin or applied to surface tissues to establish skin contour
mastic compound
any abnormal color in or on the body
discoloration
to discolor with foreign matter; an area so discolored
stain
any deviation from or interrruption of the normal structure or function of a body part, organ, or system
diease
separation of compounds into simpler substances by the action of microbes and autolytic enzymes
decomposition
physical injury or wound caused by external force or violence
trauma
post-mortem intravascular red-blue discoloration resulting from hypostasis of blood
lividity (liver mortis)
settling of blood and other fluids to dependent portions of the body
hypostasis
chemicals that lighten or blanch skin discolorations
bleach agent
the act of lightening a discoloration
bleaching
an absorbent material (pack) saturated with an embalming chemical and placed in direct contact with the tissue
surface compress
injection of chemicals directly into the tissues thorugh teh use of a syringe and needle
hypodermic injection
anitseptic/disinfectant employed to dry moist tissues and to bleach discolored tissue
phenol (carbolic acid)
the space between the lips and the gums and teeth; the vestibule of the the oral cavity
buccal cavity
to whiten by removing color; to make pale
blanch
to oxidize or be oxidized by fire or equivalent means; the tissue reaction or injury resulting from application of heat, extreme cold, caustics, radiation, friction, or electricity
burns
any injury caused by heat which produces redness of the skin
first-degree burns (hyperemia)
degree of burn resulting in acute inflammation of the skin and blisters
second degree burn
degree of burns that result in destruction of cutaneous and subcutaneous tissues (seared,charred, or roasted)
third degree burn
complete incineration
fourth degree burn
rapid onset
acute
reaction of tissues to injurious agents; usually characterized by heat,redness,swelling, and pain
inflammation