Ch.4 Complementary Terms NOT Built from WP Flashcards
alopecia
loss of hair
bacteria (pl. bacterium)
single-celled microorganisms that reproduce by cell division & may cause infection by invading body tissue
cicatrix
scar
cyst
closed sac containing fluid
cytomegalovirus
herpes-type virus
diaphoresis
profuse sweating
ecchymosis
small, flat purple or blue discoloration caused by blood escaping into skin or mucous membrane (may occur when blood is drawn from arm by needle & syringe)
edema
swelling of tissue
erythema
redness
fungus (pl. fungi)
organism that feeds by absorbing organic molecules form its surroundings & may cause infection by invading body tissue
induration
hard spot(s)
jaundice
yellow color of the skin
keloid
overgrowth of scar tissue
leukoplakia
white spots or patches on mucous membrane; may be precancerous
macule
flat, colored spot on skin; freckle
nevus (pl. nevi)
mole
nodule
small knot
pallor
paleness
papule
small, solid skin elevation; skin tag
petechia (pl. petechiae)
pinpoint skin hemorrhages
pressure ulcer (decub)
erosion of skin caused by prolonged pressure
pruritus
severe itching
purpura
hemorrhages in the skin showing a purple-red color
pustule
skin elevation containing pus; acne
ulcer
erosion of skin or mucous membrane
verruca
wart
vesicle
small elevation of epidermis containing liquid; blister
virus
minute microorganism characterized by a lack of independent metabolism & the ability to replicate only w/in living host cells; may cause infection by invading body tissue
wheal
itchy elevation w/a white center & red surrounding area; an individual urticaria; hive
