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Ch.4 Complementary Terms NOT Built from WP Flashcards

1
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alopecia

A

loss of hair

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bacteria (pl. bacterium)

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single-celled microorganisms that reproduce by cell division & may cause infection by invading body tissue

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cicatrix

A

scar

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4
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cyst

A

closed sac containing fluid

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5
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cytomegalovirus

A

herpes-type virus

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diaphoresis

A

profuse sweating

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7
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ecchymosis

A

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)

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edema

A

swelling of tissue

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erythema

A

redness

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fungus (pl. fungi)

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organism that feeds by absorbing organic molecules form its surroundings & may cause infection by invading body tissue

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11
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induration

A

hard spot(s)

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12
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jaundice

A

yellow color of the skin

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keloid

A

overgrowth of scar tissue

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14
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leukoplakia

A

white spots or patches on mucous membrane; may be precancerous

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macule

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flat, colored spot on skin; freckle

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nevus (pl. nevi)

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mole

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nodule

A

small knot

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pallor

A

paleness

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papule

A

small, solid skin elevation; skin tag

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petechia (pl. petechiae)

A

pinpoint skin hemorrhages

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pressure ulcer (decub)

A

erosion of skin caused by prolonged pressure

22
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pruritus

A

severe itching

23
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purpura

A

hemorrhages in the skin showing a purple-red color

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pustule

A

skin elevation containing pus; acne

25
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ulcer

A

erosion of skin or mucous membrane

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verruca

A

wart

27
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vesicle

A

small elevation of epidermis containing liquid; blister

28
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virus

A

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

29
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wheal

A

itchy elevation w/a white center & red surrounding area; an individual urticaria; hive

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