Ch10 Flashcards by Cristal Lag

anemomrtem injury resulting from friction of the skin against a firm object resulting in the removal of the epidermis

abrasion

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a wound/irregular tear of the flesh

laceration

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a crust over a sore or wound

scab

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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

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a surgical instrument with two opposing blades used to grasp or hold tissue or material

forceps

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a surgical knife with a short blade

scalpel

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the outermost layer of skin

epidermis

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any visible surface that is to remain uncovered or unclothed

exposed area

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minute depressions in the surface of the skin; as the opening of the sweat glands

pores

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a wound /irregular tear of the flesh

laceration

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a clean cut into tissue or skin

incision

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the “character” lines, wrinkles,grooves,cords,and dimples of the face and neck

facial marking

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a quick-drying liquid that leaves a hard, thin, transparent coat or layer through which moisture cannot pass

sealer

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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

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partial loss of moisture content

dehydration

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the act of sewing; also the completed stitch

suture

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a suture that will be removed

temporary suture

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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

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a suture situated or occurring beneath the surface

subcutaneous suture

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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

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any abnormal color in or on the body

discoloration

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to discolor with foreign matter; an area so discolored

stain

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any deviation from or interrruption of the normal structure or function of a body part, organ, or system

diease

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separation of compounds into simpler substances by the action of microbes and autolytic enzymes

decomposition

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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)