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
cosmetics in pencil form for coloring the hairs of the eyebrow or creating an eyebrow where the hairs were removed
eyebrow pencil
reduced to carbon;the state of tissues destroyed by burning
charred
a thin vesicle on the skin containing watery matter
blister
to burn superficially which shows partial destruction from scorching heat
singe
an area from which something has been cut out
excision
to remove by cutting out
excise
spontaneous new growth of tissue forming an abnormal mass
tumor
pertaining to cancer
cancerous
any malignant neoplasm marked by uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells
cancer
angled cut of the borders of an excision which is made so that the skin surface will overhang the deeper tissue
undercut
to draw out liquids or gases by means of suction
Aspiration
any benign or malignant tumor
cancer
an abnormal mass
tumor
to dry tissue through the use of heat of chemical
cauterize
a hollow place or part
cavity
a pad of gauze or absorbent cotton saturated with water or a chemical that is placed under or upon tissues in order to preserve, bleach, dry,constrict or reduce swelling
compress
an electrically heated blade, which may be used to dry moist tissue, reduce swollen tissue or restore contour
electric spatula
weight applied to a surface to prevent or reduce swelling
external pressure
a place at which hypodermic needle may be inserted to pass into the same or another area
point of entry
to diminish in size, mass, or projection
reduce
a treatment for swelling for which subsurface tissues are removed by excision
surgical reduction
the sloughing off of the epidermis wherein there is a separation of the epidermis from the underlying dermis
desquamation (skin slip)
outermost layer of skin, cuticle, or scarf skin
epidermis
corium or true skin
dermis (derma)
injection of a special tissue-building liquid into the tissues through the use of a syringe and needle to restore natural contour
hypodermic tissue building
administered under the skin
hypodermic
instrument used to inject or aspirate fluids
syringe
outline or surface form
contour
chemicals used in addition to vascular (arterial) and cavity fluid
accessory chemicals
chemical that increases the ability of embalmed tissue to retain moisture
humectant
texture of jelly
gelatinous
preservative embalming chemical injected into the arterial system during vascular embalming
arterial fluid
substance used to elevate sunken (emaciated) tissue to normal level by hypodermic injection
tissue builder
a place at which access to inner positions may be had; a place at which a hypodermic injection may be inserted
point of entry
a substance capable of dissolving something
Solvent
HCHO; colorless, strong-smelling gas that is a powerful preservative when used in solution
formaldehyde
a broken bone that is classified as simple or compound
fracture
a broken bone that does not pierce the skin
simple fracture
a broken bone that pierces the skin
compound fracture
a chronic metabolic skeletal disease; inflammation of the bone
osteomeylitits
an appliance of wood, metal, or other suitable material used to protect or immobilize a movable part
splint
creating the hair appearance desired by the client
styling
an appliance used to curl straight hair using heat
curling( thermal) iron
tubular-shaped objects around which hair is rolled; used to create curls
roller (hair) curlers
a person licensed to cut and style hair and apply cosmetics
cosmetologist
small white scales on the scalp
dandruff
a manufactured cover for the head made of natural or synthetic hair
wig
a partial wing designed to be applied in existing hair to add length
fall
a small hairpiece for men
toupee
a number of hairs grouped for use as a replacement
hair patch
the outline of the growth of hair on the head or face; the lowest centrally located part of the hair on the cranium
hairline
The growth of hair located anterior to the ear
sideburns
a preparation to be used for cleansing the hair; the act of cleansing the hair
shampoo
a thread, cord, or wire used for tying vessels, tissues or bones
ligature
under the skin
subcutaneous
a type of suture used to close incisions so the suture thread remains entirely under the epidermis; a hidden subq suture
intradermal suture
type of stitch seen on baseball cover; used for vascular or autopsy incisions
baseball suture
a method of sewing an incision along the edges without entering the opening where the suture becomes invisible, the line of suture becomes depressed, making easy concealment by wax
worm suture
a network of stitches employed to cross the borders of a cavity or excision used to anchor fillers and sustain the tissue in its proper position
basket weave suture
a material or technique employed to secure tissues or restorative materials in a fixed position
anchor
suture made around the circumference of a circular opening or puncture to close it or to hold the margins in place
purse string suture
a temporary suture consisting of individually cut and tied stitches employed to sustain the proper position of tissue
bridge stitch (interrupted)
