Integumentary and Lymphatic

Question 1

Abrasion

Answer 1

Scrape of the skin due to something abrasive

Question 2

Abscess

Answer 2

A collection of pus beneath the skin

Question 3

Acne

Answer 3

Pimples

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Acne vulgaris

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Severe acne

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Adenopathy

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Swelling of a lymph-node, usually indicative of an infection distally

Question 6

Alopecia

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Baldness

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Anasarca

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Total body swelling

Question 8

Avulsion

Answer 8

A forcible pulling away of a part or structure

Question 9

Cyanosis

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Blue color of the skin due to lack of oxygen

Question 10

Debridement

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Removal of foreign matter or dead tissue from a wound

Question 11

Dehiscence

Answer 11

Splitting apart or separation of skin often used to describe a surgical wound that has re-opened

Question 12

Dermis

Answer 12

Tissue layer beneath the epidermis

Question 13

Dermititis

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Inflammation of the skin

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Diaphoresis

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Sweating

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Dusky

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Somewhat dark in color often indicative of poor circulation

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Ecchymosis

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Bruising

Question 17

Eczema

Answer 17

Inflammatory condition of the skin characterized by scaly and itchy rash. May include tiny vesicles with oozing and crusting

Question 18

Eczematous rash

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Dry, scaly skin consistent with eczema

Question 19

Edema

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Skin swollen due to fluid collection

Question 20

Erythema/Erythematous

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Redness/Red

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Fascia

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Fibrous membrane of connective tissue supporting and separating muscles and body organs

Question 22

Fluctuance

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Palpable fluid beneath the skin indicative of infection/pus

Question 23

Folliculitis

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Inflammation of the hair follicle

Question 24

Fungal rash

Answer 24

Commonly used to describe a type of rash caused by fungus like tinea

Question 25

Gangrene

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Necrotic skin

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Hematoma

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Raised area with underlying blood which occurs in tissue resulting from ruptured blood vessels

Question 27

Herpes simplex

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Viral skin disease, often affecting the mouth or genital region

Question 28

Herpes zoster

Answer 28

Shingles; painful red blisters

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Hirsute

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Hairy

Question 30

Hyperpigmented

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Darker than the surrounding skin

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Hypopigmented

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Lighter than the surround skin

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Induration

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Hardened area of tissue; soft tissue that becomes extremely firm

Question 33

Keloid

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Hypertrophic scar; raised scar

Question 34

Laceration

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Cut in the skin due to trauma

Question 35

Lichenified

Answer 35

Thick skin with very deep lines

Question 36

Lymphadenopathy

Answer 36

enlargement of a lymph node

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Lymphangitis

Answer 37

Inflammation of a lymphatic vessel; appears as red streaking

Question 38

Macerated

Answer 38

Skin softening breakdown often from being wet for a prolonged period

Question 39

Macular

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Flat, red spots on the skin

Question 40

Maculopapular rash

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Rash with a flat red area that also has and raised bumps

Question 41

Mottled

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skin that is very poorly perfused due to poor blood circulation

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Necrotizing fasciitis

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Rapidly spreading inflammatory infection located in the deep fascia (presence of gas on x ray)

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Pallor

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paleness

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papular

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raised bumps

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petechial rash

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red or purple discolorations on the skin that do not blanch (lighten) on applying pressure (a sign of meningitis)

Question 46

Pitting edema

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edema that retains an imprint when touched

Question 47

pruritic

Answer 47

itchy

Question 48

Psoriasis

Answer 48

autoimmune skin disease. dry, scaly, red, itchy patches of skin.

Question 49

Purulent

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containing pus; pus like

Question 50

Scarlatiniform rash

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coarse, sandpaper texture rash (streptococcus infection)

Question 51

Serosanguinous

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Consisting of serum and blood

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Subungal

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Beneath nail

Question 53

Tenting

Answer 53

slow return of the skin to its normal position after being pinched, a sign of either dehydration or aging, or both

Question 54

Tinea

Answer 54

fungal infection of the skin

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Turgor

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Skin elasticity (poor turgor is a sign of dehydration or age)

Question 56

Urticarial rash

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hives; a red, raised, and often itchy rash consistent with allergic reactions

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Vesicualr rash

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Vesicles; fluid filled blisters (e.g. herpes)

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Vitilgo

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Depigmentation of patches of skin

Question 59

Wheals

Answer 59

Urticaria; red, raised rash, consistent with allergic reactions