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H&N Terminology Flashcards

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WNL

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Within normal limits

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Macule

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Focal area of color change not elevated or depressed in relation to its surroundings; flat

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Papule

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Solid, raised lesion less than 5 mm in diameter

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Nodule

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Solid, raised lesion greater than 5 mm in diameter

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Fissure

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Narrow, slit-like ulceration or groove

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Plaque

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Slightly elevated and generally flat

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Petechia(e)

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Flat, round, pinpoint area(s) of hemorrhage, usually 3 mm or less

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Purpora

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Hemorrhage into the skin, larger than petechia, but less than 1 cm

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Ecchymosis

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Flat area of hemorrhage larger than 1 cm; “bruise”

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Varicose

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Abnormally swollen, distended or dilated

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Scale

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Flakes or retained surface keratin

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Crust

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Dried blood, serum, or purulent exudate on skin surface

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Erosive

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Superficial, partial, or total loss of surface epithelium; may arise secondarily from rupture of bulla (blister)

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Ulcerated

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Loss of surface epithelium down to connective tissue, often appears depressed

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Papillary

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Exhibiting numerous surface projections

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Verrucous

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Exhibiting a rough, warty surface

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Sessile

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Base is widest part of lesion

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Pedunculated

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Base is narrower than the widest part of the lesion

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Erythematous

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Red in color due to dilation and congestion of capillaries, increased blood flow. Implies injury, infection, or inflammatory process

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Vesicle

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Fluid-filled, elevated, superficial, 5 mm or less in diameter

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Bulla

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Fluid-filled, elevated, superficial, greater than 5 mm in diameter

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Pustule

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Superficial, circumscribed cavity filled with pus (purulent exudate)

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Indurated

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Hardened

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Fluctuant

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Wavelike on palpation due to liquid content

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Copious

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Present in large quantity

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Dermatoglyphics

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Lines forming a skin pattern

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Crenated

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Scalloped

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