CH3 Flashcards
Cutaneous
Pertaining to the skin
Dermal
Pertaining to the skin
Dermis
2nd layer of skin; located between epidermis and the hypodermis
Epidermis
Superficial layer of the skin
Hypodermic
below the skin
Hypodermis (subcutaneous layer)
A continuous layer of fatty tissue that separates the dermis from deeper tissues
Integumentary
Pertaining to the skin
Intradermal
Within the skin
Pathogens
Disease causing organisms
Sebaceous glands
Oil glands; glands which lubricate the hair and skin w/ sebum
Sudoriferous Glands
Glands that produce sweat
Acute
Condition of sudden onset and relatively short in duration
Chronic
Long-term condition; generally, longer than 6 months
Cyanosis
Bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes
Erythema, erythematous (adj)
redness or “flushing” of the skin
Jaundice
Yellow discoloration of the skin, mucous membranes and the whites of the eyes
Pallor
Abnormal paleness of skin
Abrasion
A scraping away of the skin surface by friction
Contusion
A bruise; shallow collection of blood under the skin caused by forceful trauma that injures internal structure without breaking the skin
Fissure
A crack-like lesion or groove in the skin, usually cause by overstretching/over dryness of tissues
- Extends through the epidermis into the dermis
Hematoma
Swelling of blood within the body tissues
- Means tumor of blood
- Sometimes referred to as a goose egg
Laceration
Cut or torn skin from trauma; vary in length and depth
- May have even or jagged edges
Necrosis
Localized tissue death in response to disease/injury
Puncture Wound
A hole in the skin and deeper body tissues made by a pointed object
Abscess
Any pus-containing cavity that is surrounded by inflamed tissues
Cyst
A fluid or semisolid filled sac that is encapsulated
Lesion
General term for a wound, injury, or any abnormality of the skin
Pustule
Small elevation of the skin containing pus or purulent material
Ulcer
Deep, irregular erosion of the skin or mucous membrane
Vesicle
Small blister
Cellulitis
An acute bacterial infection and inflammation of the connective tissues and SQ layers of skin
Dermatitis
Inflammatory condition of the skin w/o infection
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
Tinea
Name of a group of diseases caused by a fungus
Pediculosis
Infestation of lice; head, body, and pubic lice
Scabies
Tiny mites that burrow under the skin and cause intense itching and inflammation
Burns
Damage to the skin that can result from exposure to fire, electricity, UV light from sun or caustic (corrosive) chemicals
Pruritis or pruritus
Itchy, severe itching
proo·rai·tuhs
Scleroderma
Abnormal hardening of the skin due to the skin losing its elasticity
- Sclero = hard
- derma = skin
skleh·ruh·dur·muh
Petechiae
Tiny pin-point red lesions on the skin caused by minor hemorrhage of capillary vessels
puh·tee·kee·uh
Callus
Toughened area of skin which has become relatively thick and hard in response to repeated friction, pressure, or other irritation
Lipoma
Fatty mass/tumor, common benign tumor consisting of fat cells
Alopecia
Absence or loss of hair especially the head - baldness
Furuncle
Boil
fyur-uncle
Urticaria
Hives
ur·tuh·carry·uh
Onychomalacia
Abnormal softening of the nails
ah-ni-ko-muh-lay-shee-yuh
Paronychia
Infection of the skin fold around the nail
peh·ruh·ni·kee·uh
Anhidrosis
Abnormal condition in a person who cannot sweat due to being born w/o functioning sweat glands
an·hai·drow·suhs
Diaphoresis
Acute, abnormal condition of profuse sweating; seen in heart attacks and anxiety
Hyperhidrosis
Chronic abnormal condition of excessive sweating
Biopsy
Piece of tissue removed by a needle, scalpel or punch to examine under a microscope
Dermatoplasty
Any surgical repair of the skin
der-mat-uh-plastee
Cauterization
Destruction of tissue by ussing caustic chemicals, electric currents, heat, freezing
Debridement
Removal of foreign material and dead or damaged tissues from wound
Incision and drainage (I&D)
Making an incision to create an opening for the drainage of material - such as pus
Cryosurgery
Use of extreme cold to freeze and destroy tissue
Anesthetic
Medication that causes loss of feeling; deadens pain
Antibiotic
Agent used to kill bacterial infections; oral, intravenous, intramuscular, topical
Antifungal
Kills fungal infections
Antiparasitic
Kills mites or lice
Antipruritic
Reduce itching
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
