chapter 3 vocab Flashcards
integumentary system
what is an abrasion?
a wound caused by superficial damage to the skin by scraping or wearing away
what is an abscess?
a swollen area within body tissue containing an accumulation of pus
what is acne?
a common skin condition characterized by the presence of pimples on the face, chest, and back due to inflammation or infection of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles
what does adipose mean?
pertaining to fat or fatty tissue
what is albinism?
a group of inherited disorders characterized by little or no melanin production causing individuals to appear white or very pale
what is alopecia?
a condition in which hair is lost from some or all areas of the body, typically the scalp
what is anhidrosis?
inability to sweat normally, which can lead to overheating
what are apocrine sweat glands?
sweat glands that produce a more viscous sweat; found in the armpit and genital areas
what is bacteria?
members of a large group of microorganisms that have cell walls but lack organelles and an organized nucleus, including some that can cause disease
what is basal cell carcinoma?
a type of skin cancer that begins in the basal cells of the skin and is usually caused by long-term exposure to UV radiation from sunlight; most common of all skin cancers
what does benign mean?
a term used to describe tumors or growths that are not cancerous and do not spread to other parts of the body
what is a biopsy?
the removal of tissue from the body for examination, usually to diagnose a disease
what is a birthmark?
a benign irregularity on the skin present at birth or appearing shortly after birth
what is a blister?
a small bubble on the skin filled with serum and caused by friction, burning, or other damage
what is a boil?
a painful, pus-filled bump under the skin often caused by an infected hair follicle
what is a bruise?
also referred to as a contusion; an injury appearing as an area of discolored skin on the body, caused by a blow or impact rupturing underlying blood vessels
what is a bulla?
a large blister
what is a burn?
an injury caused by exposure to heat, flame, radiation, electricity, or chemicals
what are calluses
thickened and hardened parts of the skin or soft tissue, especially in area that has been subjected to friction
what is cauterization?
a medical procedure used to burn tissue to stop bleeding or to remove a lesion
what is cellulitis?
a bacterial infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue characterized by redness, pain, heat, and swelling
what is community-aquired MRSA (CA-MRSA)?
MRSA infection occurring in people in the wider community
what is a contusion
a region of injured tissue or skin in which blood capillaries have been ruptured; a bruise
what is a corn?
a thickened area of skin with a central core, typically found on the toes