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
cec/o
cecum
celi/o
belly, abdomen
cheil/o
lip
labi/o
lip
lower esophageal sphincter (LES)
ring of muscles between the esophagus and stomach. also called cardiac sphincter
bilirubin
pigment in bile
curettage
use of a sharp dermal curette to scrape away a skin
Bx
biopsy
Derm
dermatology
choleduch/o
common bileduct
dent/i
tooth
ascites
abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdomen
hematochezia
passage of fresh, bright red blood from the rectum
jaundice
yellow-orange colouration of the skin and whites of the eyes caused by high levels of bilirubin in the blood (hyperbiliruninemia)
melena
black, tarry stools; feces containing digested blood
achalsia
failure of the lower esophagus sphincter (LES) muscle to relax
gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
solids and fluids return to the mouth from the stomach
hernia
protrusion of an organ or parth through the muscle normally containing it
untussusception
telescoping of intestines
volvulus
twisting of the intestine on itself
cirrhosis
chronic degenerative disease of the liver
ptysis
spitting
proct/o
anus and rectum
liver function tests (LFTs)
tests for the presence of enzymes and bilirubin in blood
lower gastrointestinal series
x-ray images of the colon and rectum obtained after injection of barium into the rectum
upper gastrointestinal series
x-ray images of the esophagus, stomach and small intestine obtained after administering barium by mouth
laparoscopy
visual (endoscopic) examination of the abdomen with a laparoscope
BE
barium enema
BM
bowel movement
ERCP
endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography