Chapter 5 Flashcards
Macule
A discolored spot on the skin; freckle
Papule
A solid, circumscribed, elevated area on the skin; pimple
Keloid
Overgrowth of scar tissue caused by excessive collagen formation
kel (tumor), -oid (resemble)
Decubitus (decub) ulcer
An area of skin and tissue that becomes injured or broken down. Also known as a bedsore or pressure ulcer.
de- (down), cubit (to lie) -us (pertaining to)
Tinea
Contagious skin diseases affecting both humans and domestic animals, caused by fungi and marked by the localized appearance of discolored, scaly patches on the skin; also called RINGWORM
Leukoderma
Localized loss of pigmentation of the skin
leuk/o (white), -derma (skin)
Xeroderma
Dry skin
xer/o (dry), -derma (skin)
Alopecia
Absence or loss of hair, especially of the head; baldness
a- (without, lack of), lopec (fox manage), -ia (condition)
Debridement
Removal of foreign material or damaged or dead tissue, especially in a wound. It is used to promote healing and to prevent infection.
Dehiscence
Surgical complication where there is a separation or bursting open of a surgical wound
Ecchymosis
Abnormal condition in which the blood seeps into the skin causing discolorations ranging from blue-black to greenish yellow; a bruise
ec- (out), chym (juice), -osis (condition)
Eczema
An acute or chronic inflammatory skin disorder characterized by erythema, papules, vesicles, pustules, scales, crusts, or scabs alone or in combination.
Erythema
Redness of the skin; may be caused by capillary congestion, inflammation, heat, sunlight, or cold temperature (fifth disease)
Erythroderma
Abnormal redness of the skin occurring over widespread areas of the body
eryth/o (red), -derma (skin)
Eschar
Slough, scab
Excoriation
Abrasion of the epidermis by scratching, trauma, chemicals, or burns
ex- (out), coriat (corium), -ion (process)
Exudate
An oozing of pus or serum
Onychomycosis
A fungal infection of the nails
onych/o (nail), myc (fungus), -osis (condition)
Pediculosis
Condition of infestation with lice
pedicul (a louse), -osis (condition)
Petechiae
Small, pinpoint, purplish hemorrhagic spots on the skin
Pruritus
Severe itching
prurit (itching), -us (pertaining to)
Purpura
Purplish discoloration of the skin caused by extravasation of blood into the tissues
