Glossary of Definitions: Define the following Flashcards
1
Q
Papule [2]
A
- raised lesion on skin
- usually about 5mm in size
2
Q
Macule [4]
A
- flat area of skin change,
- pale,
- red,
- pigmented
3
Q
Plaque [2]
A
- elevated area of skin change,
- redness
4
Q
Nodule [3]
A
- bigger than a papule
- raised
- usually >1cm
5
Q
Vesicle [2]
A
- tiny fluid filled blister
- normally 5mm or less
6
Q
Pustule [2]
A
- small pus filled lesion
- usually around 5mm or less
7
Q
Bulla [2]
A
- large blister
- usually 1cm or more
8
Q
Pus [1]
A
discharge of inflammatory cell collection
9
Q
Blisters [1]
A
umbrella term for bullae and vesicles
10
Q
Abscess [1]
A
larger collection of pus >1cm
11
Q
Erythema [1]
A
skin redness
12
Q
Lichenification [2]
A
- skin thickening
- exaggerated skin markings/lines
13
Q
Excoriation [2]
A
- scratch marks
- skin breaks often linear
14
Q
Keratosis/keratotic [1]
A
squamous layer thickening of skin
15
Q
Ulcer [2]
A
- loss of epidermis
- a skin break or hole in skin
