Integumentary Flashcards
1
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Integumentary
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relating to the skin
2
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Avulsion
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a forcible tearing away of a part or structure
3
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Contusion
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Trauma that results in broken blood vessels beneath the skin
4
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Ecchymosis
A
Bruise that is not elevated
5
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Erythema
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redness of the skin
6
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Fluctuance
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capable of being moved or compressed, indicated presence of pus
7
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Induration
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Localized hardening of soft tissue
8
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Laceration
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cut in the skin
9
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Macular
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Flat rash
10
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Maculopapular Rash
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rash characterized by flat red rashes that are covered in small bumps
11
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Melanoma
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most deadly type of skin cancer
12
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Nuchal rigidity
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neck stiffness
13
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Pallor
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paleness of the skin
14
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Papular
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Solid, raised lesion with distinct borders
15
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Pruritic
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itchy
16
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Purulent
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consisting, containing, or discharging pus
17
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Sanguineous
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drainage that is a mixture of pus and blood
