Chapters 8-10 Flashcards
A healthy nail appears slightly in _____ color
Pink
This is caused by uneven growth of the nails
Ridges
_______ on the nails are known as leukonychia
White spots
Onychophagy
Bitten nails, a result of an squired nervous habit, are known as
Hangnails are treated by _____
Hot oil manicures
Parasites, which under some circumstances may cause infections of the feet and hands, are
Fungi
Melanonychia
Darkening of the fingernails or toenails
Onychocryptosis
Technical term for ingrown nails
Onychomycosis
Fungal infection of the nail plate
Onycholysis
Technical term for loosening of the nail without shedding
Onychophosis
A growth of horny epithelium in the nail bed
A condition in which a blood clot forms under the nail plate is known as
Bruised nail
A condition which affects the surface of the natural nail plate, causing it to appear rough and pitted, is known as
Nail psoriasis
The dead colorless tissue attached to the nail plate
Cuticle
The living skin at the base of the nail plate covering the matrix area
Eponychium
The slightly thickened layer of skin that lies underneath the free edge of the nail plate
Hyponychium
Where the natural nail is formed
Matrix
Skits or furrows at either side of the nail, upon which the nail moves as it grows
Nail grooves
The portion of the living skin on which the nail plate sits
Nail bed
Normal skin that surrounds the nail plate
Nail folds
A tough band of fibrous tissue that connects bones or holds and organ in place
Ligament
The part of the nail plate that extends over the tip of the finger
Free edge
The most visible and functional part of the nail
Nail plate
The nail is an appendage of the skin and is part of the _____ system
Integumentary
A healthy nail may look dry and hard, but it actually has a water content of between
15 and 25 percent
The matrix is composed of matrix cells that produce the nail ____
Plate
The nail bed is supplied with many nerves and is attached to the nail plate by a thin layer of tissue called the
Bed epithelium
The visible part of the matrix that extends from underneath the living skin is
Eponychium
The slits or furrows on the sides of the nail on which it moves as it grows are called
Nail grooves
In an adult, the nail grows at an average of _____ inch per month
1/10
Ordinary replacement of a natural nail takes about
4-6 months
Toenails take ______ months to a year to be fully replaced
8
The sidewall of the nail is also known as the
Lateral nail fold
A chronic condition that appears primarily on the cheeks and nose and is characterized by flushing is called
Rosacea
An itchy, swollen lesion that lasts only a few hours is a
Wheal
When checking existing miles for signs of cancer, look for asymmetry, differences in size and shape, and changes in diameter and _____
Color
Smoking, drinking, taking drugs, and making poor dietary choices greatly influence the ______ process
Aging
An abnormal rounded, solid lump above, within, or under the skin that is larger than a papule is known as a
Tubercle
A thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue is a/an
Keloid
Another name for a scar
Cicatrix
A skin condition caused by an inflammation of the sebaceous glands is
Seborrheic dermatitis
A blister containing a watery fluid, similar to a vesicle, but larger, is a
Bulla
______ is a skin disease characterized by red patches, covered with silver-white scales
Psoriasis
An acquired, superficial, round, thickened patch of epidermis commonly known as callus, created by pressure or friction on the hands and feet, is a
Keratoma
Benign, keratin-filled cysts that can appear just under the epidermis are called
Milia
An acute inflammatory disorder of the sweat glands, characterized by the eruption of small red vesicles and accompanied by burning, itching skin is known as/a
Miliaria rubra
A term used to indicate an inflammatory condition of the skin is
Dermatitis
An abnormal growth of the skin is called
Hypertrophy
Foul-smelling perspiration is called
Bromhidrosis
Deficiency in perspiration is called
Anhidrosis
A small brown or flesh-colored outgrowth of the skin is called a
Skin tag
An abnormal brown or wine-colored skin discoloration with a circular and irregular shape is called a
Stain
A spot or discoloration on the skin, such as a freckle, is called a
Macule
