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Chapter 4- Integumentary system Flashcards

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term- dermatologist

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 122). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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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.

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 122). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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term- cyst

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meaning- Nodule filled with a semisolid material, such as a keratinous or sebaceous cyst

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term- ecchymosis

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 128). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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meaning- Hemorrhage or extravasation (leaking) of blood into the subcutaneous tissue. The resultant darkening is commonly described as a bruise

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 128). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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term- hematoma

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 129). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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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

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meaning-Flat blemish or discoloration less than 1 cm, such as a freckle, port-wine stain, or tattoo

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 129). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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term- nodule

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meaning- Palpable, solid lesion less than 2 cm, such as a very small lipoma

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 129). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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term- papule

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meaning- Raised solid skin lesion raised less than 1 cm, such as a pimple

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term- patch

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meaning- Large, flat, nonpalpable macule, larger than 1 cm.

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term- petechia

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 129). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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meaning- Tiny ecchymosis within the dermal layer.

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term- plaque

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meaning- Raised plateaulike papule greater than 1 cm, such as a psoriatic lesion or seborrheic keratosis.

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term- purpura

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meaning- Massive hemorrhage into the tissues under the skin.

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term- pustule

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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

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meaning- Nodule more than 2 cm; any mass or swelling, including neoplasms.

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term- vesicle

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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

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meaning- Circumscribed, elevated papule caused by localized edema, which can result from a bug bite

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 129). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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term- atrophy

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meaning- Paper-thin, wasted skin often occurring in the aged or as stretch marks (striae, STRY ay) from rapid weight gain.

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 129). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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term- cicatrix

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 129). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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meaning- A scar— an area of fibrous tissue that replaces normal skin after destruction of some of the dermis

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 129). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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term- eschar

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 129). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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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

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 129). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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term- fissure

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 130). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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meaning- Crack-like lesion of the skin, such as an anal fissure

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 130). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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term- keloid

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 130). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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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

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 130). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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term- ulcer

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 130). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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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

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 130). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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term- anhidrosis

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 140). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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meaning- A condition in which a person produces little or no sweat.

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 140). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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term- hidradenitis

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 140). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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meaning-Inflammation of the sweat glands (Fig.

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 140). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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term- hyperhidrosis

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 140). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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meaning- Excessive perspiration caused by heat, strong emotion, menopause, hyperthyroidism, or infection.

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 140). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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term-miliaria

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 140). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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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.

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 140). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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term- onychia

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 141). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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meaning- Inflammation of the fingernail. Also called onychitis.

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 141). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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term- onychocryptosis

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 141). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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meaning- Abnormal condition of hidden (ingrown) nail. It can cause pain, swelling, and erythema (redness).

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 141). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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term- onycholysis

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 141). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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meaning- Separation of the nail plate from the nail bed (Fig.

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 141). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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term- onychomalacia

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 141). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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meaning- Softening of the nails.

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 141). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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term- onychomycosis

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 141). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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meaning- Abnormal condition of nail fungus. Also called tinea unguium

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 141). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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term- paronychia

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 141). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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meaning-Infection of the skin beside the nail.

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 141). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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