Chapter 7 Exam 4 Flashcards
fat that contains lipocytes
adipose tissue
loose; connective tissue directly beneath the dermis
subcutaneous tissue
body system that covers the entire surface of the body and consists of the skin; hair; and nails
integumentary system
pertaining to the skin
cutaneous
cutane/o-
skin
layer of skin under the epidermis
dermis
thin; outermost layer of the skin
epidermis
tissue category that includes the epidermis and all of its structures
epithelium
normal process of the constant shedding of dead skin cells from the most superficial part of the epidermis
exfolliation
type of gland that secretes substances through a duct
exocrine gland
exocrine gland in the dermis. Secreates sebum
sebaceous gland
tissue covering of the body that consists of two layers (epidermis and dermis)
skin
exocrine gland in the dermis. Secretes sweat
sudoriferous gland
cells from plants or animals (food; pollens; molds; animal dander); as well as dust; chemicals; and drugs that casuse an allergic reaction in a hypersensitive person
allergen
response to an allergen in a hypersensitive person
allergic reaction
severe systemic allergic reaction characterized by respiratory distress; hypotension; and shock
anaphylaxis
individually unique response to an allergen that provokes an allergic response in some people
hypersensitivity
allergic reaction that takes place in a hypersensitive person on an area of the skin that was exposed to an allergen
local reaction
allergic reaction that takes place through the body in a hypersensitive persone after contact with an allergen that was ingested; inhaled; or injected
systemic reaction
any condition caused by disease or injury that results in inflammation or infection of the skin
dermatitis
dermatitis word breakdown
dermat/o- skin -it is inflammation of; infection of
excessive amounts of fluid move from the blood into the dermis or subcutaneous tissue and cause swelling
edema
blood flows into the surrounding tissues
extravasation
extravasation word breakdown
extra- outside of vas/o-blood vessels; vas deferens -ation a process; being or having
any size hemorrhage under the skin that iscaused by trauma
contusion
contusion word breakdown
contus/o- bruising -ion action; condition
any size hemorrhage under the skin that is 3cm in diameter or larger
ecchymosis
ecchymosis word breakdown
ecchym/o- blood in the tissues -osis condition; abnormal condition; process
any visible damage to or variation from normal of the skin; whether it is from disease or injury
lesion
elevated circluar mound
cyst
small; cracklike crevice
fissure
fissure word breakdown
fiss/o- splitting -ure system; result of
flat circle
macule
elevated
papule or pustule
flat to slightly elevated; thin flake
scale
elevated with pointed top
vesicle
vesicle word breakdown
vesic/o- bladder; fluid filled sac -cle small thing
elevated with broad flat top
wheal
any benign or malignant new growth that occus on or in the skin
neoplasm
neoplasm word breakdown
ne/o- new -plasm growth; formed substance
malignant word breakdown
malign/o- intentionally causing harm; cancer -ant pertaining to
itching
pruritus
any type of skin lesion that is pink to red; flat or raised; pruritic or nonpruritic
rash
any area of visible damage to the skin that is caused by physical means
wound
a lack of pigment in the skin; hair; and iris of the eye
albinism
albinism word breakdown
albin/o- white -ism process; disease from a specific cause
bluish-purple discoloration of the skin and nails due to a decreased level of oxygen in the blood
cyanosis
reddish discoloration of the skin
erythema
yellowish discoloration of the skin; mucous membreanes; and whites of the eyes
jaundice
gray-to-black discoloration of the skin in areas where the tissue has died
necrosis
necrosis word breakdown
necr/o-dead cells; tissue; or body -osis condition; abnormal condition; process
necrosis with subsequent bacterial invasion and decay
gangrene
unnatural paleness due to lack of blood supply to the tissue
pallor
an autoimmune disorder in which the melanocytes are slowly destroyed in irregular and ever-enlarging areas
vitiligo
sliding or scraping injury that mechanically removes the epidermis
abrasion
abrasion word breakdown
abras/o-scrape off -ion action; condition
repetitive rubbing injury that mechanically separates the epidermis from the dermis and releases tissue fluid
blister
heat; electrical current; chemicals; and radiation or x-rays cause a burn to the epidermis or dermis
burn
burn involves only the epidermis and causes erythem; pain; and swelling; but not blisters
first degree burn
burn involves the epidermis and the upper part of the dermis. Causes erythemia; pain; and swelling
second degree burn
burn invloves the epidermis and entire dermis; and sometimes the subcutaneous tissue and muscle layer beneath may be involved
third degree burn