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Ch5 Flashcards

1
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define androgen

A

generic term for an agent (usually a hormone)

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2
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cutane/o

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skin

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3
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hidr/o

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sweat

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4
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sudor/o

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sweat

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5
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ichthy/o

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scaly

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6
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myc/o

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fungus

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ungu/o

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nail

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8
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slcer/o

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hardening

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9
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squam/o

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scale

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10
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xen/o

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foreign, strange

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11
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xer/o

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dry

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12
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-derma

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skin

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13
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what are the 2 types of skin lesions

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primary - initial reaction to pathologically altered tissue

secondary - changes that take place in the primary lesion as a result of infection

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14
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what is a type of flat lesion

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macule

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15
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what are the different types of elevated SOLID lesions

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papule
nodule
tumor
wheal

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16
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what are the different types of elevated FLUID FILLED lessions

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vesicle
pustule
bulla

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17
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what are the types of depressed lesions

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excoriations - linear scratch marks
fissures - crack-like sore
ulcers - open sore

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18
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define first-degree burn

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type of burn caused by brief contact with dry or moist heat
usually minor
can result in erythema
heal without scarring

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19
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define erythema

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redness of skin

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20
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define second-degree burn

A

deep burns that damage the epidermis and part of the dermis
can cause fluid filled blisters
may heal with little or no scarring

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21
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define third-degree burns

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burns in which epidermis and dermis are destroyed and some of the underlying connective tissue is damaged

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22
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define neoplasms

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abnormal growths of new tissue that are classified as benign or malignant
aka tumor

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23
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define metastasis

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when tumours break down and move to other parts of the body

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24
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tumor grade 1

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close resemblance to tissue of origin thus retaining some specialized functions

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25
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tumor grade 2

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less resemblance to tissue of origin

more variation in size and shape of tumor cells

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26
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tumor grade 3

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increased abnormality in appearance
marked variation in shape and size of tissue cells
greatly increase mitosis

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27
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tumor grade 4

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abnormal appearance to the extent that recognition of the tumors origin is difficult
extreme variation in size and shape of tumor cell

28
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TX

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primary tumor cannot be evaluated

29
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T0

A

no evidence of tumor

30
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Tis

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stage 1

carcinoma in situ - indicated the tumor is in a defined location with no invasion of surrounding tissues

31
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T1

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stage 2

tumor small with minimal invasion

32
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T4

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stage 2

tumor large with extensie local invasion into surrounding organs and tissue

33
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NX

A

regional lymph nodes that cannot be evaluated

34
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N0

A

regional lymph nodes that show no abnormalities

35
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N1

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stage 3

lymph nodes have less involvement with minimal spreading

36
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N4

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stage 3

lymph nodes have more involvement with external spreading

37
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MX

A

distant metastasis that cannot be evaluated

38
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M0

A

no evidence of metastasis

39
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M1

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stage 4

presence of metastasis

40
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define squamous cell carcinoma

A

arises from skin that undergoes pathological hardening in epidermal cells

41
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define absess

A

localized collection of pus at the site of an infection

42
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define bowen disease

A

very early form of skin cancer which is easily curable and characterized by red scaly patch on the skin

43
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define chloasma

A

pigmentary skin usually occurring in yellowish-brown patches or spots

44
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defince decubitus ulcer

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inflam, sore, or skin deterioration caused by prolonged pressure from lying in one position that prevents blood flow to the tissues

45
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define erythmea

A

redness of the skin caused by swelling of capillaries

46
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define ecchymosis

A

skin discolouration consisting of a large irregularly formed area with colors changing from bluish to greenish brown or yellow
aka bruise

47
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define eschar

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dead matter that is sloughed off from the surface of the skin, especially after a burn

48
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define impetigo

A

bacterial skin infection characterized by pustules that become crusted and rupture

49
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define keratosis

A

thickened area of epidermis, or any horny growths on skin

50
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define lentigo

A

small brown macules on skin brought on by sun exposure

51
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define pallor

A

unnatural paleness or absence of clor in skin

52
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define pediculosis

A

infestation of lice

53
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define petechia

A

minute pinpoint hemorrhage under skin

54
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define pruitus

A

intense itching

55
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define psoriasis

A

chronic skin disease characterized by red patches covered by thick dry silver scales caused by excessing development of the basal layer of epidermis

56
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define purpura

A

several bleeding disorders characterized by hemorrhage into tissues particularily beneath the skin or mucous membranes producing ecchymoses or petechiae

57
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define scabies

A

contagious skin disease transmitted by an itch mite

58
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define tinea

A

fungal skin infection

59
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define urticaria

A

allergic reaction of skin characterized by the erruption of pale red elevated patches called wheals or hives

60
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deffine verruca

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epidermal growth caused by a virus known as warts

61
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define anthistamines

A

inhibit allergic reactions

62
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define antiseptics

A

topically applied agents that inhibit bacterial growth preventing infection

63
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define corticosteroids

A

decrease inflam and itching by suppressing immune system

64
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define keratolytics

A

destroy and soften outer ayer of skin so that it is shed

65
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define protectives

A

cover, cool, dry, or soothe inflam skin

66
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define topical anesthetics

A

block sensation of pain by numbing skin layers and mucous membrane

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