Chp 4 - Skin & Subcutaneous Tissue Flashcards
epi-
above
derm/o
skin
hypo-
below
sub-
under
alopecia
baldness
Basal Cell Carcinoma
most common skin cancer; doesn’t spread. (BCC)
brom/o
odor / stench
cauterization
destroys tissue w/ heat
cry/o
extreme cold
debridement
remove dirt, foreign bodies, dead/damaged skin
decubitus ulcer
bedsore / pressure sore
dermat/o
skin
cutane/o
skin
dermis
contains fatty tissue, connective tissue, nerves, blood vessels, etc.
epidermis
superficial layer
eschar
scab
furuncle
boil
hematoma
bruise
I & D
Incision and Drainage
keloid
irregular , overgrowth scar
lipoma
fatty growth/tumor
macule
freckle
lipoma
fatty mass
melan/o
black
nevus
birthmark
onych/o
nail
onychomalacia
softening of nail
pediculosis
lice
pustule
lesion containing pus
scabies
mite infestation
seb/o
oil
sebac/o
oil
sebum
oil
sudor/i
sweat
tinea
ringworm
tinea pedis
athlete’s foot
trich/o
hair
pil/o
hair
urticaria
hives
verruca
warts
vesicle
blister
vulgaris
common
acne vulgaris
common acne
bromhidrosis
abnormal excessive body odor
sudoriferous
sweat gland
sebaceous
oil gland
Mantoux test for _____
tuberculosis (TB)