Gdhs Flashcards
An enclosed collection of pus tissue, organs, or confined spaces in the body
Abscess
Fat cell
Adipocyte
Fat tissue
Adipose tissue
Involuntary or unconscious
Autonomic
Without blood vessel
Avascular
Single-cell microorganisms that reproduce by cell division and may cause infection by invading body tissue.
Bacteria
Non cancerous
Benign
The removal of cells or tissues for examination by pathologist.
Biopsy
Abnormal cells in the body that divide uncontrollably.
Cancer
To destroy tissue using a hot or cold instrument, an electrical current, or a chemical that burns or dissolves the tissue to kill tumors or stop bleeding.
Cauterize
An infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, characterized by tenderness, fever, and blisters.
Cellulitis
Injury resulting bruise
Contusion
A condition in which the is oxygen supply is restricted, causing the skin to look blue.
Cyanosis
Closed sac containing fluid or semisolid material.
Cyst
Excision of damaged tissues and cell debris from a wound or burn to prevent infection and promote healing.
Debridement
A net loss of water that results in insufficient water in blood and other tissues.
Dehydration
A procedure to remove superficial scars using sandpaper or revolving wire brushes.
Dermabrasion
Inflammation of the skin.
Dermatitis
Fibrous tumor of the skin.
Dermafibroma
Medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating skin disorders.
Dermatologist
Study of disorders of the skin.
Dermatology
The layer of skin that is made of dense, irregular connective tissue that houses blood vessels, hair follicles, sweat glands, and other structures.
Dermis
Sweating
Diaphoresis.
