Chapters: 16, 5+6, 11 Flashcards

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1
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epidermis

A

outer most layer, containing keratin, composed of squamous epithelium

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2
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dermis

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middle layer of skin, containing collagen

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3
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subcutaneous layer

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innermost layer of skin, fat containing tissue

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4
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collagen

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protein found in connective tissue

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5
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integumentary system

A

skin and its accessory structures such as hair and nails

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6
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squamous epithelium

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composing the epidermis

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7
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erosion

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wearing away or loss of epidermis

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8
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fissure

A

groove or crack-like sore

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9
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polyp

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growth extending from the surface of mucous membrane

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10
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vesicle

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blister

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11
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ecchymosis

ecchymoses

A

bluish-purplish mark (bruise) on the skin

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12
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petechia

petechiae

A

small pinpoint hemorrhage

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13
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urticaria (hives)

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acute allergic reaction in which red, round wheals develop

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14
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cellulitis

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diffuse, acute infection of the skin marked by local heat, redness, pain and swelling

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15
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systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)

A

autoimmune disease of collagen in the skin, joints and internal organs

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16
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keratosis

A

thickened epidermis

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17
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squamous cell carcinoma

A

malignant tumour of the squamous epithelial cells in the epidermis

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18
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PUVA

A

A light therapy, treatment for psoriasis

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19
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bucc/o

A

cheeck

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20
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cec/o

A

cecum

21
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celi/o

A

belly, abdomen

22
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cheil/o

A

lip

23
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labi/o

A

lip

24
Q

lower esophageal sphincter (LES)

A

ring of muscles between the esophagus and stomach. also called cardiac sphincter

25
Q

bilirubin

A

pigment in bile

26
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curettage

A

use of a sharp dermal curette to scrape away a skin

27
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Bx

A

biopsy

28
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Derm

A

dermatology

29
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choleduch/o

A

common bileduct

30
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dent/i

A

tooth

31
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ascites

A

abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdomen

32
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hematochezia

A

passage of fresh, bright red blood from the rectum

33
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jaundice

A

yellow-orange colouration of the skin and whites of the eyes caused by high levels of bilirubin in the blood (hyperbiliruninemia)

34
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melena

A

black, tarry stools; feces containing digested blood

35
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achalsia

A

failure of the lower esophagus sphincter (LES) muscle to relax

36
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gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

A

solids and fluids return to the mouth from the stomach

37
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hernia

A

protrusion of an organ or parth through the muscle normally containing it

38
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untussusception

A

telescoping of intestines

39
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volvulus

A

twisting of the intestine on itself

40
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cirrhosis

A

chronic degenerative disease of the liver

41
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ptysis

A

spitting

42
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proct/o

A

anus and rectum

43
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liver function tests (LFTs)

A

tests for the presence of enzymes and bilirubin in blood

44
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lower gastrointestinal series

A

x-ray images of the colon and rectum obtained after injection of barium into the rectum

45
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upper gastrointestinal series

A

x-ray images of the esophagus, stomach and small intestine obtained after administering barium by mouth

46
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laparoscopy

A

visual (endoscopic) examination of the abdomen with a laparoscope

47
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BE

A

barium enema

48
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BM

A

bowel movement

49
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ERCP

A

endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography