Chapter 5 Pt.2 Flashcards
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Adip/o
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Fat
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Lip/o
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Fat
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Steat/o
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Fat
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Cutane/o
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Skin
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Dermat/o
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Skin
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Derm/o
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Skin
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Hidr/o
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Sweat
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Sudor/o
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Sweat
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Ichthy/o
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Dry,scaly
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Kerat/o
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Horny tissue, hard; cornea
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Melan/o
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Black
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Myc/o
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Fungus
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Onych/o
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Nail
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Ungu/o
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Nail
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Pil/o
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Hair
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Trich/o
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Hair
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Scler/o
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Hardening, sclera (White of eye)
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Seb/o
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Sebum, sebaceous
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Squam/o
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Scale
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Xen/o
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Foreign, strange
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Xer/o
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Dry
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-cyte
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Cell
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-derma
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Skin
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-logist
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Specialist in the study of
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-logy
Study of
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-therapy
Treatment
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An-
Without not
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Epi-
Above, upon
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Homo-
Same
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Abscess
Localized collection of pus at the site of an infection
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Acne
An inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles of the skin with characteristic lesions that include blackheads, inflammatory papules, pustules, nodules, and cysts that are usually associated with seborrhea
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Alopecia
Partial or complete loss of hair resulting from normal aging, an endocrine disorder, a drug reaction, anticancer medication, or skin disease
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Bowen disease
Very early form of cancer, easily curable and characterized by a red,scaly patch on the skin
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Cellulitis
Diffuse (widespread) acute infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
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Chloasma
Pigmentary skin discoloration usually occurring in yellowish-brown patches or spots
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Comedo
Typical with small skin lesion of acne vulgaris caused by an accumulation of keratin, bacteria, and dried sebum plugging an excretory duct of the skin
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Decubitus ulcer
Inflammation, sore, or skin deterioration caused by prolonged pressure from lying in one position that prevents blood flow to the tissue
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Ecchymosis
Skin discoloration consisting of a large, irregularly formed hemorrhagic area with colors changing from blueish black to greenish brown or yellow aka a bruise
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Eczema
Chronic inflammatory skin condition that is characterized by erythema, papules, vesicles, pustules, scales, crusts, and scabs accompanied by intense itching
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Erythema
Redness of the skin caused by swelling of the capillaries
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Eschar
Dead matter that is sloughed off from the surface of the skin, especially after a burn
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Impetigo
Bacterial skin infection characterized by isolated pustules that become crusted and rupture
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Keratosis
Thickened area of the epidermis or any horny growth on the skin (such as a callous or wart)
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Lentigo
Small brown macules, especially on the face and arms, brought on by sun exposure. Usually in middle aged or elderly people
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Lentigo
Small brown macules, especially on the face and arms brought on by sun exposure, usually in middle aged and elderly people
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Pallor
Unnatural paleness or absence of color in the skin
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Pediculosis
Infestation with lice, transmitted by personal contact or common use of brushes, combs, or headgear
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Petechia
Minute, pinpoint hemorrhage under the skin
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Pruritus
Intense itching
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Psoriasis
Chronic skin disease characterized by itchy red patches covered by thick, dry, silvery scales caused by excessive development of the basal layer of the epidermis
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Purpura
Any of several bleeding disorders characterized by hemorrhage into the tissues, particularly beneath the skin or mucous membranes, producing ecchymoses or petechiae
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Scabies
Contagious skin disease transmitted by the itch mite, commonly through sexual contact
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Tinea
Fungal skin infection whose name commonly indicates the body part affected aka ringworm
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Urticaria
Allergic reaction of the skin characterized by the eruption of pale red, elevated patches called wheals or hives
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Verruca
Epidermal growth caused by a virus aka warts
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Vitiligo
Localized loss of skin pigmentation characterized by milk-white patches
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Allergy skin test
Any test in which a suspected allergen or sensitized is applied to or injected into the skin to determine the patients sensitivity to it
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Intradermal allergy test
Skin test that identifies suspected allergens by subcutaneously injecting small amounts of extracts of the suspected allergens and observing the skin for a subsequent reaction
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Patch
Skin test that identifies allergic contact dermatitis by applying a suspected allergen to a patch, which is then taped on the skin, usually the forearm, and observing the area 24 hours later for an allergic response
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Scratch
Skin test that identifies suspected allergens by placing a small quantity of the suspected allergen on a lightly scratched area of the skin; also called puncture or prick test
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Culture and sensitivity (C&S)
Laboratory test to determine the presence of pathogens in patients with suspected wound infections and identify the appropriate drug therapy to which the organism responds (sensitivity)
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Biopsy (Bx, bx)
Representative tissue sample removed from body site for microscopic examination
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Frozen section
Ultra thin slice of tissue from a frozen specimen for immediate pathological examination
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Needle
Removal of a small tissue sample for examination using a hollow needle, usually into a syringe
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Punch
Removals of a small core of tissue using a hollow punch
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Shave
Removal of elevated lesions using a surgical blade
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Mohz
Procedure that involves progressive removal and examination of layers of cancer-containing skin until only the cancer free tissue remains, also called micro graphic surgery
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Skin graft
Transplantation of healthy tissue to an injured site
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Allograft
Transplantation of healthy tissue from one person to another person, also called a homograft
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Autograft
Transplantation of healthy tissue from one site to another site in the same individual
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Synthetic
Transplantation of artificial skin produced from collagen fibers arranged in a lattice pattern
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Xenograft
Transplantation (dermis only) from a foreign donor (usually a pig) and transferred to a human; also called heterograft
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Chemical peel
Chemical removal of the outer layers of skin to treat acne scarring and general keratoses, also called chemabrasion
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Cryosurgery
Use of subfreezing temperature (commonly liquid nitrogen) to destroy or eliminate abnormal tissue, such as tumors, warts, unwanted cancerous or infected tissues
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Debridement
Removal of necrotized tissue from a wound by surgical excision, enzymes, or chemical agents
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Dermabrasion
Rubbing (abrasion) using wire brushes or sandpaper to mechanically scrape away (abrade) the epidermis
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Fulguration
Tissue destruction by means of high frequency electric current; also called electrodesiccation
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Photodynamic therapy (PDT)
Procedure in which cells selectively treated with and agent called photosynthesizer are exposed to light to produce a reaction that destroys the cells
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Anti acne agents
Reduce acne through multiple mechanisms (benzoyl peroxide, Tretinoin)
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Antifungals
Alter the cell wall of fungi or disrupt enzyme activity, resulting in cell death (Intraconazole, terbinafine, fluconazole)
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Antihistamines
Inhibit allergic reactions of inflammation, redness, and itching caused by the release of histamine (diphenhydramine, hydroxyzine)
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Antiparasitics
Kill insect parasites, such as mites and lice (lindane, permethrin)
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Antiseptics
Topically applied agents that inhibit growth of bacteria, thus preventing infections in cuts, scratch’s, and surgical incisions (ethyl or isopropyl alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, povidone-iodine)
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Corticosteroids
Decrease inflammation and itching by suppressing the immune system’s inflammatory response to tissue damage (hydrocortisone, triamcinolone)
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Keratolytics
Destroy and soften the outer layer of skin so the skin is sloughed off and shed (Salicilic acid, urea)
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Protectives
Cover, cool, dry or soothe inflamed skin (lotions, ointment)
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Topical anesthetics
Block sensation of pain by numbing the skin layers and the mucous membranes (lidocaine, procaine)
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Bx
Biopsy
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BCC
Basal cell carcinoma
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C&S
Culture and sensitivity
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CA
Cancer, chronological age, cardiac arrest
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FS
Frozen section
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ID
Intradermal
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I&D
Incision and drainage
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IMP
Impression (synonymous with diagnosis)
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IV
Intravenous
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TNM
Tumor-node-metastasis
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Ung
Ointment
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XP,XDP
Xeroderma pigmentosum
