Integumentary Flashcards
1
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avulsion
A
a forcible tearing away of a part or structure
2
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contusion
A
trauma that results in broken blood vessels beneath the skin
3
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ecchymosis
A
bruise that is not elevated
4
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erythema
A
redness of the skin
5
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fluctuance
A
capable of being moved or compressed, indicated presence of pus
6
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induraction
A
localized hardening of soft tissue
7
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laceration
A
cut in the skin
8
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macular
A
flat rash
9
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maculopapular rash
A
rash characterized by flat red rashes that are covering in small bumps
10
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melanoma
A
most deadly type of skin cancer
11
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nuchal rigidity
A
neck stiffness
12
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pallor
A
paleness of the skin
13
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papular
A
solid, raised lesion with distinct border
14
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pruritic
A
itchy
15
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purulent
A
consisting, containing, or discharging pus
16
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sanguineous
A
drainage that is a mixture of pus and blood
