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Intro to Clinic (Semester 2) > Descriptive Terminology > Flashcards

Descriptive Terminology Flashcards

1
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WNL

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within normal limits

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2
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gold standard of diagnosis

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biopsy with microscopic examination

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3
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color change, no elevation

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macule

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4
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raised lesion less than 5mm

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papule

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5
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raised lesion more than 5 mm

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nodule

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6
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narrow groove

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fissure

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slightly elevated and flat

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plaque

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flat, round, pinpoint areas of hemmorage, usually 3mm or less

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petechia(e)

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hemorrhage into the skin, larger than petechia but less than 1cm

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purpura

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10
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flat area of hemorrhage larger than 1cm (bruise)

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ecchymosis

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abnormally swollen, distended or dialated

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varicose

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12
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flakes of retained surface of keratin

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scale

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13
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dried blood, serum, or purulent exudate on the skin surface

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crust

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superficial, partial or total loss of surface epithelium; may arise secondarily form rupture of bulla (blister)

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erosive

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15
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loss of surface epithelium down to the connective tissue; often appears depressed

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ulcerated

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16
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exhibiting numerous surface projections

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papillary

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exhibiting a rough, watery surface

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verrucous

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base is the widest part of the lesion

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sessile

19
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base is narrower than the widest part of the lesion

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pedunculated

20
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red in color due to dilation and congestion of capillaries, increased blood flow. implies injury, infection, or inflammatory process

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erythematous

21
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fluid filled, elevated, superficial, 5mm or less in diameter

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vesicle

22
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fluid filled, elevated, superficial, greater than 5mm in diameter

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bulla

23
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superficial, circumscribed cavity filled with pus (purulent exudate)

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pustule

24
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hardened

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indurated

25
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wavelike on palpation due to liquid content

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fluctuant

26
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present in large amounts

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copious

27
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lines forming a skin pattern

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dermatoglyphics

28
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scalloped

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crenated

29
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pathologic or traumatic change in the tissue

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lesion

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