Chapters: 16, 5+6, 11 Flashcards
epidermis
outer most layer, containing keratin, composed of squamous epithelium
dermis
middle layer of skin, containing collagen
subcutaneous layer
innermost layer of skin, fat containing tissue
collagen
protein found in connective tissue
integumentary system
skin and its accessory structures such as hair and nails
squamous epithelium
composing the epidermis
erosion
wearing away or loss of epidermis
fissure
groove or crack-like sore
polyp
growth extending from the surface of mucous membrane
vesicle
blister
ecchymosis
ecchymoses
bluish-purplish mark (bruise) on the skin
petechia
petechiae
small pinpoint hemorrhage
urticaria (hives)
acute allergic reaction in which red, round wheals develop
cellulitis
diffuse, acute infection of the skin marked by local heat, redness, pain and swelling
systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
autoimmune disease of collagen in the skin, joints and internal organs
keratosis
thickened epidermis
squamous cell carcinoma
malignant tumour of the squamous epithelial cells in the epidermis
PUVA
A light therapy, treatment for psoriasis
bucc/o
cheeck