Integumentary and Lymphatic

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Abrasion

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Scrape of the skin due to something abrasive

Question 2

Abscess

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A collection of pus beneath the skin

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Acne

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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

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Alopecia

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Baldness

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Avulsion

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A forcible pulling away of a part or structure

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Cyanosis

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Blue color of the skin due to lack of oxygen

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Debridement

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Removal of foreign matter or dead tissue from a wound

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Dehiscence

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

Question 11

Dermis

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Tissue layer beneath the epidermis

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Dermatitis

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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

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Eczema

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

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Eczematous rash

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Dry, scaly skin consistent with eczema

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Edema

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Skin swollen due to fluid collection

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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

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Fluctuance

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Palpable fluid beneath the skin indicative of infection/pus

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Folliculitis

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Inflammation of the hair follicle

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Fungal rash

Answer 23

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

Question 24

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

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Herpes simplex

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Viral skin disease, often affecting the mouth or genital region

Question 27

Herpes zoster

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Shingles, painful red blisters

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Hirsute

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Hairy

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Hyperpigmented

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Darker than the surrounding skin

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Hypopigmented

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Lighter than the surrounding skin

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Induration

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Hardened area of tissue; soft tissue that becomes extremely firm

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Keloid

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Hypertrophic scar, raised scar

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Laceration

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Cut in the skin due to trauma

Question 34

Lichenified

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Thick skin with very deep lines

Question 35

Lymphadenopathy

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Enlargement of a lymph node

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Macerate

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Skin softening breakdown often from being wet for a prolonged period

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Macular

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Flat, red posts on the skin

Question 38

Maculopapular rash

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Ras with a flat, red area that also has raised bumps

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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

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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

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Pitting edema

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Edema that retains an imprint when touched

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Pruritic

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Itchy

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Psoriasis

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Autoimmune skin disease, dry, scaly, red, itchy patches of skin

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Purulent

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Containing pus, pus-like

Question 48

Scarlatiniform rash

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Coarse, sandpaper texture rash

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Serosanguinous

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Consisting of serum and blood

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Subungal

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Beneath nail

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Tenting

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

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Tinea

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Fungal infection of the skin

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Turgor

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Skin elasticity (poor turgor is a sign of dehydration)

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Urticarial rash

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

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Vesicular rash

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Vesicles, fluid filled blisters

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Vitiligo

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Depigmentation of patches of skin

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Wheals

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Urticaria; red, raised rash, consistent with allergic reactions