Ch5def2word Flashcards
tumor consisting of fat
adipoma
hernia containing fat
adipocele
resembling fat
adipoid
fat cell
adipocyte
inflammation of the skin
dermatitis
instrument to incise the skin
dermatotome
tumor of the nails
onychoma
softening of the nails
onychomalacia
abnormal condition of the nails
onychosis
abnormal condition of the nails caused by a fungus
onychomycosis
abnormal condition of a hidden (ingrown) nail
onychocryptosis
disease of the nails
onychopathy
disease of the hair
trichopathy
abnormal condition of hair caused by a fungus
trichomycosis
study of the skin
dermatology
specialist in the skin (diseases)
dermatologist
excision of fat (adipose tissue)
adipectomy
removal of a nail
onychectomy
incision of a nail
onychotomy
surgical repair (plastic surgery) of the skin
dermatoplasty
infestation with lice
pediculosis
skin depigmentation characterized by milk-white patches
vitiligo
fungal skin infection, also called ringworm
tinea
contagious skin disease transmitted by the itch mite
scabies
bacterial skin infection characterized by pustules that become crusted and rupture
impetigo
allergic reaction of the skin characterized by elevated red patches called hives
urticaria
hyperpigmentation of the skin, chracterized by yellowish brown patches or spots
chloasma
hemorrhagic spots on the skin
ecchymosis
minute or small hemorrhagic spots on the skin
petechiae
loss or absence of hair
alopecia
topical agents to treat athlete’s foot and onychomycosis
antifungals
tissue destruction by means of high-frequency electric current
fulguration
agents that decrease inflammation or itching
corticosteroids
use of wire brushes or other abrasive materials to remove scars, tattoos, or fine wrinkles
dermabrasion
agents that kill parasitic skin infestations
parasiticides
agents that soften the outer layer of skin so that it sloughs off
keratolytics
procedure in which extracts of suspected allergens are injected subcutaneously
intradermal test
procedure in which allergens are applied topically, usually on the forearm
patch test
skin graft taken from one site and applied to another site of the patient’s body
autograft
skin graft taken from another species (usually a pig) to a human
xenograft
abnormal condition of fat
adiposis
hernia containing fat
lipocele
inflammation of fatty (adipose tissue)
steatitis
pertaining to beneath the skin
subcutaneous
surgical repair of the skin
dermatoplasty
pertaining to under the skin
hypodermic
inflammation of the sweat glands
hidradenitis
profuse sweating
sudoresis
abnormal condition of dry and scaly skin
ichthyosis
abnormal condition of horny tissue
keratosis
black tumor
melanoma
fungal infection of the skin
dermatomycosis
softening of the nails
onychomalacia
pertaining to the nails
ungual
pertaining to hair in a nest
pilonidal
disease involving the hair
trichopathy
hardening of the skin
scleroderma
discharge of sebum
seborrhea
pertaining to scales (or covered with scales)
squamous
dry skin
xeroderma
fat cell
lipocyte
pus in the skin
pyoderma
specialist in treatment of skin disorders
dermatologist
study of the skin (and its diseases)
dermatology
use of cold in the treatment (of disease)
cryotherapy
abnormal condition of absence of sweat
anhidrosis
excessive profuse sweating
diaphoresis
above the skin
epidermis
transplantation of tissue between individuals of the same species
homograft
excessive or profuse sweating
hyperhidrosis
pertaining to beneath the nail of a finger or toe
subungual
localized collection of pus at the site of an infection
abscess
inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles of the skin with characteristic lesions that include blackheads, inflammatory papules, pustules, nodules, and cysts
acne
partial or complete loss of hair
alopecia
form of intraepidermal carcinoma (squamous cell) characterized by red-brown scaly or crusted lesions that resemble a patch of psoriasis or dermatitis
Bowen disease
diffuse (widespread), acute infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
cellulitis
pigmentary skin discoloration ususally occuring in yellowish brown patches or spots
chloasma
typical small skin lesion of acne vulgaris caused by accumulation of keratin, bacteria, and dried sebum pluggin an excretory duct of the skin
comedo
infection of the skin caused by fungi
dermatomycosis
skin discoloration consisting of a large, irregularly formed hemorrhagic area with colors changing from blue-black to greenish brown or yellow; commonly called a bruise
ecchymosis
chronic skin inflammation characterized by erythema, papules, vesicles, pustules, scales, crusts, scabs, and possibly itching
eczema
redness of the skin cuased by swelling of the capillaries
erythema
damaged tissue following a severe burn
exchar
bacterial skin infection characterized by isolated pustules that become crusted and rupture
impetigo
thickened area of the epidermis or any horny growth of the skin (such as callus or wart)
keratosis
small brown macules, especially on the face and arms, brought on by sun exposure, usually in a middle-aged or older person
lentigo
unnatural paleness or absence of color in the skin
pallor
infestation with lice, transmitted by personal contact or common use of brushes, combs, or headgear
pediculosis
minute, pinpoint hemorrhage under the skin
petechia
skin ulceration caused by prolonged pressure from lying in one posision that prevents blood flow to the tissues, usually in bedridden patients
pressure ulcer
intense itching
pruritus
chronic skin disease characterized by circumscribed red patches covered by thick, dry, silvery, adherent scales caused by excessive development of the basal layer of the epidermis
psoriasis
any of several bleeding disorder characterized by hemorrhage into the tissues, particularly beneath the skin or mucous membranes, producing ecchymoses or petechiae
purpura
contatious skin disease transmitted by the ich mite, commonly through sexual contact
scabies
allergic reacion of the skin characterized by the eruption of pale red, elevated patches called wheals or hives
urticaria
epidermal growth caused by a virus; also known as warts.
verruca
localezed loss of skin pigmentation charactered by milk-white patches
vitiligo
any test in which a suspected allergen or sentizer is applied to or injected into the skin to determine the patients sensitivity to it
skin test (ST)
skin test that identifies suspected allergens by subcutaneously injecting small amounts of extracts of the suspected allergens and observing the skin for a susequent reaction
intradermal skin test
skin test that identifies supected allergens by topical applicationof the substance to be tested (such as food, pollen, and animal fur), usuallyon the forearm, and observing for a subsequent reaction
patch skin test
skin test that identifies suspected allergens by placing a small quantity of the suspected allergen on a lightly scratched area of the skin
scratch (prick) skin test
representative tissue sample removed from a body site for microscopic examination
biopsy
removal of a small tissue sample for examination using a hollow needle, usually attached to a syringe
needle biopsy
removal of a small core of tissue using a hollow punch
punch biopsy
removal of surgical blade is used to remove elevated lesions
shave biopsy
ultrathin slice of tissue from a frozen specimen for immediate pathological examination
frozen section biopsy
chemical removal of the outer layers of skin to treat acne scarring and general keratoses
chemical peel
removal of necrotized tissue from a wound by surgical excision, enzymes, or chemical agents
debridement
tissue destruction by means of high-frequency electrical current
fulguration
use of subfreezing temperature (commonly liquid nitrogen) to destroy or eliminate abnormal tissue, such as tumors, warts, and unwanted, canceraous, or infected tissue
cryosurgery
process of cutting through a lesion such as an abscess and draining its contents
incision and drainage (I&D)
surgical procedure to transplant healthy tissue by applying it to an injured site
skin graft
transplantation of healthy tissue from one person to another person
allograft
transplantation of healthy tissue from one site to another site in the same person
autograft
transpantation of artificial skin produced from collagen fibers arranged in a lattice pattern
synthetic skin graft
