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Exam 2: Dermatology Terms Flashcards

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Abresion

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Abscess

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Alopecia

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Basal Cell Carcinoma BCC

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Biopsy BX

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Boil

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1st Degree Burn

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2nd Degree Burn

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3rd Degree Burn

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Cauterization

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Cellulitis

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Information of connective tissue cells of skin

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Chemabrasion

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Removal of superficial layers of the skin using chemicals, also called a chemical peel

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Contusion

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Blunt trauma to skin that results in bruising but no break to skin

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Cryosurgery

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Using extreme cold to freeze and destroy tissue

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Culture and Sensitivity C&S

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Laboratory test that grows a group of bacteria from an infected area in order to identify the specific type of bacteria and it’s sensitivity to antibiotics

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Cysts

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Fluid filled sacs under the skin

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Debridement

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Removal of foreign material and dead or damaged tissue from a wound

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Decubitis Ulcer

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Open sore caused by pressure over bony prominence blocking blood flow; can appear in bed ridden patients who lie in one position for too long; can be difficult to heal

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Dermabrasion

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Scrapping skin with rotating wire brushes or sandpaper; used to remove acne scars

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Dermatome

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Instrument use to cut skin to be use for a graft

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Herpes simplex

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Infection by herpes simplex virus HSV causing painful blisters around lips and nose

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Herpes Zoster (Shingles)

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Viral infection of nerve root; causes appearance of severe blisters around nerve path

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Impetigo

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Inflammatory skin disease with pustules that rupture and become crusted

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Laceration

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Jagged edge skin wound caused by tearing skin; does not mean a skin cut

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Laser Surgery

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Removal of legions and birthmarks using a laser beam

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Lesion

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General term that indicates the presence of some type of tissue abnormality, wound, or injury

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Macule

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Flat, discolored, spot of skin surface example: freckle or birthmark

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Malignant melanoma

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Aggressive form of skin cancer that originates in an melanocyte. Prone to metastasis or spread

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Necrosis

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Area of tissue death

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Nevus

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Pigmenteed congenital skin blemish, birthmark, or mole

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Nodule

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Solid, raised clump of cell

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Onychia

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Inflamed nail bed

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Papule

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Flat, pinpoint, purplish spots from bleeding under the skin

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Prurirus

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Severe itching

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Psoriasis

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Chronic inflammation condition consisting of crusty papules forming patches with circular patches

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Purpura

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Purple ish red bruises usually occurring in people with fragile skin

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Pustule

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Raised part of the skin containing pus

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Skin graft

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Transfer of skin from normal area to cover another site; used to treat burn victim and after some surgical procedure

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Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC)

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Skin cancer that begins in epidermis but may grow into deeper tissue; does not generally mestasize to other area of the body

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Tinea

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Fungal skin disease resulting in itching; scaling lesion

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Ulcer

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Open sore or lesion in the skin or mucous membrane

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Urticaria

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Skin eruption of pale reddish wheals with severe itching; usually associated with allergy, stress or drug reaction. Also called hives

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Varicella

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Highly contagious viral infection with skin rash; commonly called chicken pox

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Vesicle

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Small fluid filled raised spot on the skin

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Wheal

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Small round raised area on skin that may be accompanied by itching; usually in allergy reaction

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