Chapter 18 Terms Flashcards
Bony prominences
Areas of the body where the bone lies close to the skin
Bruise
a purple, black, or blue discoloration on the skin caused by the leakage of blood from broken blood vessels into the surrounding tissues; also called contusion
Cellulitis
A skin infection caused by bacteria moving into the tissues due to a break in the skin.
Closed wound
A type of wound in which the skin’s surface is not broken
Dermatitis
Inflammation of the skin
Dermis
The inner layer of the two main layers of tissue that make up the skin
Epidermis
the outer layer of the two main layers of tissue that make up the skin
Gangrene
death of tissue caused by infection or lack of blood flow
integrument
natural protective covering
lesion
an area of abnormal tissue or an injury or wound
melanin
the pigment that gives skin its color
Melanocyte
cell in the skin that produces and contains the pigment called melanin
necrosis
the death of living cells or tissues cause by disease or injury
open wound
a type of wound in which the skin’s surface is not intact
pressure points
areas of the body that bear the greatest amount of weight
psoriasis
a chronic skin condition caused by skin cells growing too quickly that results in red, white, or silver patches, itching, or discomfort
Scabies
A contagious skin infection caused by mites burrowing into the skin that results in pimple-like irritation, rashes, intense itching, and sores
shingles
a viral infection caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox; results in pain, itching, and rashes
Sitz bath
a warm soak of the perineal area to clean perineal wounds and reduce inflammation and pain
skin cancer
the growth of abnormal skin cells
tinea
a fungal infection that causes red. scaly patches to appear in a ring shape, generally on the upper body or on the hands and feet
