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Cutaneous

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Pertaining to the skin

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Dermal

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Pertaining to the skin

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Dermis

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2nd layer of skin; located between epidermis and the hypodermis

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Epidermis

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Superficial layer of the skin

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Hypodermic

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below the skin

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Hypodermis (subcutaneous layer)

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A continuous layer of fatty tissue that separates the dermis from deeper tissues

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Integumentary

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Pertaining to the skin

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Intradermal

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Within the skin

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Pathogens

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Disease causing organisms

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Sebaceous glands

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Oil glands; glands which lubricate the hair and skin w/ sebum

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Sudoriferous Glands

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Glands that produce sweat

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Acute

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Condition of sudden onset and relatively short in duration

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Chronic

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Long-term condition; generally, longer than 6 months

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Cyanosis

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Bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes

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Erythema, erythematous (adj)

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redness or “flushing” of the skin

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Jaundice

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Yellow discoloration of the skin, mucous membranes and the whites of the eyes

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Pallor

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Abnormal paleness of skin

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Abrasion

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A scraping away of the skin surface by friction

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Contusion

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A bruise; shallow collection of blood under the skin caused by forceful trauma that injures internal structure without breaking the skin

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Fissure

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A crack-like lesion or groove in the skin, usually cause by overstretching/over dryness of tissues
- Extends through the epidermis into the dermis

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Hematoma

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Swelling of blood within the body tissues
- Means tumor of blood
- Sometimes referred to as a goose egg

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Laceration

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Cut or torn skin from trauma; vary in length and depth
- May have even or jagged edges

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Necrosis

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Localized tissue death in response to disease/injury

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Puncture Wound

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A hole in the skin and deeper body tissues made by a pointed object

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Abscess
Any pus-containing cavity that is surrounded by inflamed tissues
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Cyst
A fluid or semisolid filled sac that is encapsulated
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Lesion
General term for a wound, injury, or any abnormality of the skin
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Pustule
Small elevation of the skin containing pus or purulent material
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Ulcer
Deep, irregular erosion of the skin or mucous membrane
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Vesicle
Small blister
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Cellulitis
An acute bacterial infection and inflammation of the connective tissues and SQ layers of skin
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Dermatitis
Inflammatory condition of the skin w/o infection
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Impetigo
Bacterial skin infection with pustules that rupture and form a yellow crust; very common in children in Hawaii who don't bathe regularly | Im-puh-tee-go
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Tinea
Name of a group of diseases caused by a fungus
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Pediculosis
Infestation of lice; head, body, and pubic lice
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Scabies
Tiny mites that burrow under the skin and cause intense itching and inflammation
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Burns
Damage to the skin that can result from exposure to fire, electricity, UV light from sun or caustic (corrosive) chemicals
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Pruritis or pruritus
Itchy, severe itching | proo·rai·tuhs
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Scleroderma
Abnormal hardening of the skin due to the skin losing its elasticity - Sclero = hard - derma = skin | skleh·ruh·dur·muh
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Petechiae
Tiny pin-point red lesions on the skin caused by minor hemorrhage of capillary vessels | puh·tee·kee·uh
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Callus
Toughened area of skin which has become relatively thick and hard in response to repeated friction, pressure, or other irritation
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Lipoma
Fatty mass/tumor, common benign tumor consisting of fat cells
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Alopecia
Absence or loss of hair especially the head - baldness
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Furuncle
Boil | fyur-uncle
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Urticaria
Hives | ur·tuh·carry·uh
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Onychomalacia
Abnormal softening of the nails | ah-ni-ko-muh-lay-shee-yuh
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Paronychia
Infection of the skin fold around the nail | peh·ruh·ni·kee·uh
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Anhidrosis
Abnormal condition in a person who cannot sweat due to being born w/o functioning sweat glands | an·hai·drow·suhs
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Diaphoresis
Acute, abnormal condition of profuse sweating; seen in heart attacks and anxiety
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Hyperhidrosis
Chronic abnormal condition of excessive sweating
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Biopsy
Piece of tissue removed by a needle, scalpel or punch to examine under a microscope
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Dermatoplasty
Any surgical repair of the skin | der-mat-uh-plastee
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Cauterization
Destruction of tissue by ussing caustic chemicals, electric currents, heat, freezing
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Debridement
Removal of foreign material and dead or damaged tissues from wound
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Incision and drainage (I&D)
Making an incision to create an opening for the drainage of material - such as pus
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Cryosurgery
Use of extreme cold to freeze and destroy tissue
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Anesthetic
Medication that causes loss of feeling; deadens pain
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Antibiotic
Agent used to kill bacterial infections; oral, intravenous, intramuscular, topical
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Antifungal
Kills fungal infections
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Antiparasitic
Kills mites or lice
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Antipruritic
Reduce itching
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Antiseptic
Chemical agent that can be applied to the skin or mucous membranes to prevent infection and reduce the risk of microbial growth - Use to kill microorganisms in skin cuts and wounds or at surgical site - Used for topical skin use

Medical Terminology (13 decks)

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