CHAPTER 5: the integumentary system Flashcards
cutane/o
skin
kerat/o
hard
onych/o
nail
seb/o
sebum, oil
ec-
outside, out
par-
alongside, abnormal
actin/o
radiation
albin/o
white
cellul/o
little cell
chym/o
juice
crypt/o
hidden
hidr/o
sweat
melan/o
black
myc/o
fungus
pedicul/o
body louse
trich/o
hair
xer/o
dry
-rrhea
discharge
abras/o
to rub away
rhytid/o
wrinkle
-tome
cutting instrument
abrasion
a common injury to the skin caused by scraping produces a superficial wound called an abrasion
abscess
a localized elevation of the skin containing a cavity, which is a sign of a local infection. cavity contains a mixture of pus white blood cells, damaged tissue, and fluids collectively known as pus
suppuration, purulence, pyogenesis
the production of pus
cellulite
a local uneven surface of the skin and is a sign of subcutaneous fat deposition
cicatrix
scar
comedo
pimple
contusion
bruise
cyanosis
blue tinge of color to an area of the skin, is a sign of cardiovascular or respiratory disturbance. Blue lips
cyst
sac on the surface of the skin filled with liquid
edema
an injury that often leads to inflammation, which includes swelling, caused by leakage of fluid across capillary walls.
erythema
greek word for blush, redness of the skin, can be a sign of injury or infection
fissure
narrow break or slit in the skin, derived from latin word for split or crack
furuncle
abscess associated with a hair follicle
induration
a local hard area on the skin, a sign of an excessive deposit of collagen or calcium
keloid
an over growth of scar tissue that forms an elevated lesion on the skin
laceration
common result of an injury caused by a sharp object with an irregular surface
macule
discolored flat spot on the skin surface (e.g. freckle)
nervus
darker in color than macule, mole
pallor
abnormally pale color of the skin, sign of decreased blood flow to the skin
papule
small, solid elevation on the skin (pimple)
pruritus
the symptom of itchy skin
purpura
from greek word meaning shellfish that release purple dye, purple red skin result of hemorrhage
pustule
skin filled with pus
ulcer
erosion through the skin or mucous membrane
decubitus
ulcer from lack of movement
uricaria
HIVES
verruca
a wart
vesicle
blister, small elevation of the epidermis that is filled with fluid
wheal
allergic reaction, temporary itchy elevation of the skin
actinic keratosis
is a precancerous condition of the skin cause by exposer to sunlight
alopecia
a loss or lack of scalp hair baldness
carbuncle
a skin infection boils, staph
cellulitis
inflammation of the connective tissue in the dermis it is caused by an infection
eccymosis
condition of the skin cause by leaking blood vessels producing purple patches
greek word meaning juice
hyperhidrosis
excessive sweating
impetigo
contagious skin infection
kaposi’s sarcoma
a form of skin cancer arising from the connective tissue of the dermis
HIV/aids
leukoderma
skin whitening with age
onychocryptosis
ingrown nail
onychomalacia
softening of the nails
onychomycosis
fungal infection of the nail
paronychia
infection around the nail
psoriasis
chronic skin condition sclaley
scabies
caused by mites symptoms of dermatitis
scleroderma
hardness of the skin over production of collagen in the dermis
systemic lupus
SLE chronic progressive disease of connective tissue in many organs
tinea
fungal infection of the skin ringworm
xeroderma
dry skin
dermabrasion
anything to make the skin look better
emollient
chemical agent that softens or smooths the skin
rhytidectoy
plastic surgery
