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