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Descriptive Terminology For Head and Neck Exam > Definitions > Flashcards

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1
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loss of surface epithelium down to CT and often appears depressed

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Ulceration

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2
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present in large quantity

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Copious

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3
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hardened

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Indurated

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4
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base is the widest part of an elevated lesion

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Sessile

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5
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red in color

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Erythematous

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6
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general term used to denote pathologic or traumatic change in tissue

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Lesion

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7
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flat area of hemorrhage larger than 1 cm

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Ecchymosis

bruise

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8
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fluid filled, elevated, superficial, > 5mm in diameter

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Bulla

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9
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dried blood, serum, or purulent exudate on skin surface

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Crust

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10
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solid, raised lesion < 5mm in diameter

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Papule

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11
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scalloped

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Crenated

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12
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area of color change not elevated or depressed in relation to its surroundings (flat) that is > 2cm in diameter

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Patch

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superficial, circumscribed cavity filled with pus (purulent exudate)

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Pustule

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14
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wavelike on palpation due to fluid content

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Fluctuant

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15
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narrow, slit-like ulceration or groove

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Fissure

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16
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exhibiting numerous surface projections

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Papillary

17
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flat, round, pinpoint area(s) of hemorrhage < 3mm

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Petichia(e)

18
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focal area of color change not elevated or depressed in relation to its surroundings; flat

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Macule

19
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lines forming a skin pattern

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dermatoglyphics

20
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exhibiting a rough, warty surface

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Verrucous

21
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solid, raised lesion > 5mm in diameter

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Nodule

22
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fluid-filled, elevated, superficial, < 5 mm in diameter

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Vesicle

23
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superficial, partial loss of surface epithelium

may arise secondarily from rupture of bulla (blister)

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Erosive

24
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base of an elevated lesion is narrower than the widest part

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Pedunculated

grows on stalk

25
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hemorrhage into the skin > 3mm, but < 1 cm

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purpura

26
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flakes of retained surface keratin

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scale

27
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slightly elevated and generally flat

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Plaque

Homonym of plaque = soft white deposit that accumulates on teeth

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