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Lesson 10: The Integumentary System > Chapter 2: Listen to Learn > Flashcards

Chapter 2: Listen to Learn Flashcards

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What is Alopecia?

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The partial or complete loss or hair, most commonly on the scalp.

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Alopecia is also known as?

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Baldness.

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What is Cellulitis?

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An acute, rapidly spreading infection within the connective tissues.

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Cellulitis is characterized by?

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Malaise, swelling, warmth and red streaks.

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What is Comedo?

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A noninflected lesion.

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Comedo is formed by?

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By buildup of serum and keratin in a hair follicle.

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What is Erythema?

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Redness of the skin due to capillary dilation.

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What is Erythrodema?

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An abnormal redness of the entire skin surface.

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What is Hematoma?

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A swelling of clotted blood trapped in the tissue.

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What is Impetigo?

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A highly contagious bacterial skin infection.

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Impetigo is characterized by?

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Isolated pustules that become crusted and rupture.

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What is Keloid?

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An abnormally raised or thickened scar that expands beyond the boundaries of the original incision.

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What is Lipedema?

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A chronic abnormal condition in women.

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Lipedema is characterized by?

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By the accumulation of fat and fluid in the tissues just under the skin of the hips and legs.

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What is Malignant Melanoma?

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A type of skin cancer that occurs in the melanocytes.

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What is Necrotizing Fasciitis?

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An infection of tissues caused by Group A streptococci, that can destroy body tissue.

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Necrotizing Fasciitis is also known as?

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Flesh-eating bacteria.

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What is Pediculosis?

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An Infestation with lice.

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What is Pruritus?

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Is associated with most forms of dermatitis.

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Pruritus is also known as?

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Itching.

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What is Purulent?

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Producing or containing pus.

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What is Rhytidectomy?

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The surgical removal of excess skin and fat for the elimination of wrinkles.

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Rhytidectomy is also known as?

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Facelift.

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What is Scabies?

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A skin infection caused by an infestation with the itch mite.

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What is Squamous Cell Carcinoma?

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Originates as malignant tumor of the thin scaly squamous cells of the epithelium, it can quickly spread.

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what is Tinea?

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A fungal infection that can grow on the skin, hair or nails.

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TInea is also known as?

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Ringworm.

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What is Urticaria?

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Wheals caused by an allergic reaction.

29
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Urticaria is also known as?

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Hives.

30
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What is Wheal?

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A small bump that itches and often appears as a symptom of an allergic reaction.

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