EXAM 3.2 Flashcards
Epithelial cells
Cell that cover surface of inside and outside thebody
Pathogen
Disease causing organism
Basal
Bottom layer
Synthesis
Formation of chemical compound
Melanocytes
cells of melanin
Strata
formed layers of material
Collagen
protein found in skin to provide strength
Elastin
Elastin: elastic protein that allows tissues to resume their shape after stretching
Pores
tiny openings in the surface of the Skin
Cyst
nodule filled with semisolid material
Ecchymosis
bruise
Hematoma
tumor of blood
Nodule
solid lesion less than 2 cm
Papule
solid skin lesion raised less than 1 cm
Patch
flat, macule larger than 1 cm
Petechia
tiny bruises
Plaque
raised papule greater than 1 cm
Purpura
massive hemorrhage
Pustule
superficial lesion containing pus
Telangiectasia
spider veins
Tumor
nodule more than 2 cm
Vesicle
blister
Wheal
hives
Eschar
scab