Chapter 4- Integumentary system Flashcards
term- dermatologist
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meaning- The study of the skin, hair, and nails is called dermatology. A dermatologist is one who specializes in this area.
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term- cyst
meaning- Nodule filled with a semisolid material, such as a keratinous or sebaceous cyst
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term- ecchymosis
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meaning- Hemorrhage or extravasation (leaking) of blood into the subcutaneous tissue. The resultant darkening is commonly described as a bruise
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term- hematoma
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meaning- Collection of extravasated blood trapped in the tissues and palpable to the examiner, such as on the ear
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term-macule
meaning-Flat blemish or discoloration less than 1 cm, such as a freckle, port-wine stain, or tattoo
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term- nodule
meaning- Palpable, solid lesion less than 2 cm, such as a very small lipoma
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term- papule
meaning- Raised solid skin lesion raised less than 1 cm, such as a pimple
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term- patch
meaning- Large, flat, nonpalpable macule, larger than 1 cm.
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term- petechia
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meaning- Tiny ecchymosis within the dermal layer.
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term- plaque
meaning- Raised plateaulike papule greater than 1 cm, such as a psoriatic lesion or seborrheic keratosis.
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term- purpura
meaning- Massive hemorrhage into the tissues under the skin.
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term- pustule
meaning- Superficial, elevated lesion containing pus that may be the result of an infection, such as acne
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term- telangiectasia
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meaning- Permanent dilation of groups of superficial capillaries and venules. Also known as spider veins.
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term- tumor
meaning- Nodule more than 2 cm; any mass or swelling, including neoplasms.
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term- vesicle
meaning- Circumscribed, elevated lesion containing fluid and smaller than 1/2 cm, such as an insect bite. If larger than 1/2 cm, it is termed a bulla. Commonly called a blister
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term- wheal
meaning- Circumscribed, elevated papule caused by localized edema, which can result from a bug bite
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term- atrophy
meaning- Paper-thin, wasted skin often occurring in the aged or as stretch marks (striae, STRY ay) from rapid weight gain.
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term- cicatrix
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meaning- A scar— an area of fibrous tissue that replaces normal skin after destruction of some of the dermis
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term- eschar
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meaning- Dried serum, blood, and/ or pus. May occur in inflammatory and infectious diseases, such as impetigo, or as the result of a burn. Also called a scab
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term- fissure
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meaning- Crack-like lesion of the skin, such as an anal fissure
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term- keloid
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meaning- Type of scar that is an overgrowth of tissue at the site of injury in excess of the amount of tissue necessary to repair the wound. The extra tissue is partially due to an accumulation of collagen at the site
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term- ulcer
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meaning- Circumscribed craterlike lesion of the skin or mucous membrane resulting from necrosis (neck KROH sis), or tissue death, that can accompany an inflammatory, infectious, or malignant process. An example is a decubitus (deh KYOO bih tus) ulcer seen sometimes in bedridden patients
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term- anhidrosis
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meaning- A condition in which a person produces little or no sweat.
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term- hidradenitis
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meaning-Inflammation of the sweat glands (Fig.
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term- hyperhidrosis
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meaning- Excessive perspiration caused by heat, strong emotion, menopause, hyperthyroidism, or infection.
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term-miliaria
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meaning- Minute vesicles and papules, often with surrounding erythema (redness), caused by occlusion of sweat ducts during times of exposure to heat and high humidity.
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term- onychia
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meaning- Inflammation of the fingernail. Also called onychitis.
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term- onychocryptosis
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meaning- Abnormal condition of hidden (ingrown) nail. It can cause pain, swelling, and erythema (redness).
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term- onycholysis
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meaning- Separation of the nail plate from the nail bed (Fig.
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term- onychomalacia
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meaning- Softening of the nails.
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term- onychomycosis
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meaning- Abnormal condition of nail fungus. Also called tinea unguium
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term- paronychia
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meaning-Infection of the skin beside the nail.
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