Exam 3 Flashcards
abscess
a circumscribed collection of pus accompanying an acute localized infection or a cavity formed by liquefactive necrosis (from the Latin abscessus = a going away.
acne
inflammation of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles of the skin with characteristic eruptions and lesions (from the Greek akme = point of efflorescence).
adipose
atty, pertaining to fat (from the Latin adeps = fat + -ose = filled with.
alopecia
natural or abnormal loss of hair, complete, localized or generalized (from the Greek alopekia = fox mange, alopex = fox).
bulla
a large blister filled with fluid (from the Latin bulla – a bubble).
carbuncle
a deep-seated pyogenic inflammation of the skin and subcutaneous tissues which terminates in dead tissue (from the Latin diminutive carbunculus = small live coal, carbuncle).
dermatomycosis
fungal infection of the skin caused by dermatophytes, yeast, and other fungi (from the Greek words derma = skin + mykes = fungus, mushroom + -osis = condition.
desquamation
shedding of the epidermis (from the Latin desquamare = to shed scales, to peel off).
ecchymosis
bruise. A purplish skin discoloration (changing to greenish brown or yellow) caused by the extravasation of blood into the skin (from the Greek ekchymosis = extravasation, derived from ekchymoun = to shed juice and thus to shed blood)
eczema
generic term for a skin inflammation (from the Greek ekzema, derived from ek = out + zein = to boil).
eponychium
cuticle. The layer of epidermis that overlaps and protects the nail root (from the Greek epi- + onyx = nail).
erythema
redness over the skin caused by capillary dilation (from the Greek erythema = redness of the skin, from erythainein to redden).
eschar
a thick crust of dead, coagulated tissue that develops subsequent to a severe burn (from the Greek eschara = a scab caused by burning).
exfoliation
the scaling off of dead tissues (from Latin ex- = out + folium = leaf).
furuncle
a boil (from the Latin furunculus = a boil).
hyponychium
The nail bed (from the Greek hypo- = under + onyx = nail).
impetigo
a contagious bacterial infection (staph or strep) of the skin characterized by superficial vesicles that rupture and leave a thick yellowish crust.(from the Latin impetere = to attack, infest, invade).
keratosis
any overgrowths of the horny layer of the epidermis as in the development of a callus or wart.
laceration
a jagged wound or cut in the flesh (from the Latin lacerare – to tear).
lanugo
downy hair covering the body (from the Latin lanugo = the fine hairs of plants or the first soft down the beard, from lana = wool).
lentigo
benign small brown macule on the skin with an irregular border caused by a deposition of melanin pigment in the basal cell layer (from the Latin lentigo = freckle, derived from lens, lentis = lentil).
lichen
a papule or aggregation of papules that results in a patterning similar to lichen (from the Greek leichen = a tree moss)
lupus erythematosus
illness characterized by recurring reddish skin lesions that heal (from the Latin lupus = wolf. So named because the inflammation of the malar areas of the face seemed to render in its sufferers a wolf-like appearance.
macule
a spot or patch of discoloration on the skin (from the Latin macula = spot).
node
a knob, a circumscribed swelling or mass of tissue (from the Latin nodus = knot).
nodule
a small node (from the Latin diminutive nodulus = little node).
pachyderma
abnormal thickening of the skin (from the Greek pachys = thick + derma = skin).
pallor
unusual paleness in the skin (from the Latin pallor = pale color, paleness).
papilla
a small nipple-like process or protuberance.
papule
reddish circumscribed elevated area on the skin that may be pedunculated, sessile or filiform (from the Latin papula = pimple).
paronychia
inflammation of the the nail fold caused by bacteria (staph and strep) or fungi (from the Greek para- = along + onyx = nail).
pediculosis
suffering from an infestation of lice (from the Latin pediculus = a louse + Greek -osis = condition).
piebaldism
patches with the absence of pigmentation in the hair of the scalp, resulting in a streaked appearance
pemphigoid
similar to pemphigus (from the Greek pemphigodes = breaking out in blisters)
pemphigus
a chronic disease of adults indicated by successive occurrence of bullae which appear suddenly on the skin and disappear leaving pigmented spots (from the Greek pemphix = breath, air and employed by Hippocrates and Galen in reference to blisters).
perionychium
the epidermis surrounding the nail.
perspiration
watery fluid produced by the sweat (sudiferous) glands.
petechiae
small purplish hemorrhagic spots on the skin which appear in certain severe fevers and similar spots occurring on serous or mucous membranes (Italian petecchiae = skin spots, the Italian term may be derived from the Latin petigo = scab, eruption).
pore
an opening in the skin (from the Greek word poros = passageway).
pruritus
Severe itching. (from the Latin pruritus = itching)
psoriasis
A common, genetically determined dermatitis consisting of discrete reddish or pink lesions surmounted by characteristic silvery scales (Greek psoriasis = itching).
pustule
a small circumscribed elevation of the skin containing pus (from the Latin word pustula).
sebaceous cyst
a cyst filled with sebum and epithelial debris that has formed in the duct of a sebaceous gland.
seborrhea
hyperactivity of the sebaceous glands marked by increased sebaceous secretion (from the Latin word sebum = tallow, suet, grease + the Greek word rhoia = flow).
scabies
a skin disease with vesicular eruptions and intense pruritus caused by a mite (from the Latin verb scabo = to scratch) .
tinea pedis
athlete’s foot. a fungal disease of the skin and nails of the foot (from the Latin word tinea = worm + pedis = of the foot).
urticaria
hives. a vascular skin reaction characterized by the eruption of slightly elevated patches or wheals, which are associated with severe pruritus (from the Latin word urtica = stinging nettle, and by extension a sting or itch).
vesicle
a small sac containing liquid. A small blister on the skin containing serous fluid (from the Latin diminutive word vesiculum = little bladder or bag, derived from vesica = bladder, bag).
vitiligo
a skin disorder characterized by depigmented patches surrounded by areas of normal pigmentation (from the Latin word vitium = blemish, defect + the suffix -igo = condition of disease.
wheal
circular elevation on the skin, pale in center, reddish on the periphery, accompanied by itching, as seen in urticaria (from the Anglo-Saxon word hwele
xeroderma
a chronic skin condition characterized by rough dry skin (from the Greek words xeros = dry, parched + derma = skin).
The term “integumentary” is also related to the Latin verb “tegere,” which means
to cover
Which of the following is not a function of the integumentary system?
providing structure for the musculo-skeletal system
The skin is part of the integumentary system.
true
The skin is composed of which of the following parts (choose all that apply).
- the hypodermis
- the dermis
- the epidermis
Based on your understanding of medical terminology, the “hypodermis” should be ______ the outer surface of the skin.
beneath
The hypodermis is also called the ______.
subcutis
Which of the following is correct?:
- epidermis (top layer); dermis (deepest layer); subcutis (middle layer)
- epidermis (middle layer); dermis (top layer); subcutis (deepest layer)
- epidermis (top layer); dermis (middle layer); hypodermis (deepest layer)
- epidermis (deepest layer); dermis (middle layer); hypodermis (top layer)
- epidermis (top layer); dermis (middle layer); hypodermis (deepest layer)
The term “integumentary” derives from the Latin noun “integumentum,” which means “a covering.”
true
The epidermis is a ________ epithelium.
keratinized
The term “keratinized” is derived from the Greek word “keras,” which means.
horn
Keratin gives skin its
toughness and rough texture
Based on your understanding of medical terminology, the term “epithelium” should be ______.
singular
Which part of the term “epithelium” is derived from the Greek word for “nipple?”
thel
The epidermis is a ______ epithelium.
stratified squamous
stratum corneum
horny layer
stratum lucidum
clear layer
stratum granulosum
granular layer
stratum spinosum
prickly layer
stratum basale
basal layer
The term “squamous” is derived from the Latin term “squamosus” meaning “spiny, covered with spines.”
false
The term “stratum” is derived from the Latin word “stratum,” which means ______
bed covering
The stratum corneum consist of ______.
20-30 layers of dead flat cells filled with keratin
The term “corneum” is derived from the Latin word “corneus,” which means ______.
of horn, horny
In the term “stratum lucidum,” the term “lucidum” is derived from a ______ word, meaning “clear, bright.”
latin
The ______ stratum, is the only one with active cell division.
basale
The dermis lies ______ the epidermis.
below
The dermis has two layers: the papillary layer and the reticular layer.
true
The term “papillary” is derived from the Latin word “papilla,” which means ______.
nipple
The term “reticular” is derived from the Latin word “reticulum,” which means ______.
little net
Which of the following are true (choose all that apply)?
The hypodermis can also be called the subcutis.
Which of the following parts of the human body do not have hair (choose all that apply)?
lips, nipples, palms, soles of the feet, parts of the external genitalia
The term ______ is used to mean “hair.”
pili
The papilla is enclosed by the hair matrix that contains inactive non-dividing cells that produce the hair.
false
The term “matrix” is from the Latin word “matrix,” which means ______.
womb
______ occurs when hair stands up in response to cold temperatures or fear.
piloerection
Which of the following are sudoriferous glands (choose all that apply)?
eccrine, apocrine, ceruminous, mammary
The ______ is the most numerous type of sudoriferous gland
eccrine
Ear wax is produced by the apocrine gland.
false
The ancient Romans called ear wax “sordes aurium,” which means ______.
dirt of the ears
Which of the following glands secrete milk?
mammary
Which part of the term “sudoriferous” is based on a Latin term meaning to “to bring forth?”
fer
______ secrete their contents into a hair follicle or a pore on the skin surface.
Sebaceous glands
A ______ is a flat horn-like modification of the epidermis that serves to protect the dorsal surface of the tip of the finger or toe.
nail
A ______ is a circumscribed collection of pus accompanying an acute localized infection or a cavity formed by liquefactive necrosis.
abscess
The term “pallor” means “unusal darkness in the skin.”
false
The term “pachyderma” means “abnormal thinning of the skin.”
false
The term “paronychia” means “inflammation of the nail fold caused by bacteria (staph and strep) or fungi.”
true
A “papule” is a “reddish circumscribed elevated area on the skin that may be pedunculated, sessile or filiform.”
true
Which of the following is the best definition for the term “macule?”
a spot or patch of discoloration on the skin
A ______ can be defined as “a knob, a circumscribed swelling or mass of tissue.”
node
______ is defined as “patches with the absence of pigmentation in the hair of the scalp, resulting in a streaked appearance.”
piebaldism
Which of the following is the best definition for “pruritis?”
severe itching
Which of the following terms are associated with itching (choose all that apply)?
scabies, urticaria, wheal
The technical term for “athlete’s foot” is ______.
tinea pedis
Perspiration is produced by ________ glands.
sudoriferous
Based on your understanding of medical terminology, the word division of “dermatomycosis” should be ________.
dermat / o / myc / osis
The term _____ can apply to a callus.
keratosis
Based on your understanding of medical terminology, the word division of “perionychium” should be ______.
peri / onych / ium
Which of the following terms is defined as “a small sac containing liquid. A small blister on the skin containing serous fluid.”
vesicle
Which of the following terms does not have a diminutive suffix?
seborrhea
Based on your understanding of medical terminology, which of the following should be the best definition for “epidermitis?”
inflammation of the top layers of the skin
Based on your understanding of medical terminology, which of the following should be the best definition for “epidermolysis?”
loosening of the outermost layer of the skin
What should be the proper word division for “epithelioblastoma?”
epitheli / o / blast / oma
Based on your understanding of medical terminology, which of the following should be the best definition for “epithelioblastoma?”
an epithelial cell tumor
Based on your understanding of medical terminology, an “epitheliolysin” should ______.
destroy or dissolve epithelial cells
Based on your understanding of medical terminology, which of the following terms should mean “the excision of any papilla or papillae.”
papillectomy
Based on your understanding of medical terminology, which of the following terms should mean “the shedding of the skin at regular intervals.”
keratolysis
What should be the proper word division for “maculopapular?”
macul / o / papul / ar
Based on your understanding of medical terminology, which of the following should be the best definition for “maculopapular?”
rash that has both flat stained regions and small elevated bumps or pimples
