Integumentary Diagnostic, Symtomatic, and Related Terms

Question 0

alopecia

Answer 0

baldness

Question 1

abscess

Answer 1

localized collection of pus at the site of an infection (usually staph)

• furnucle: localized abscess that originates in a hair follicle
• carbuncle: cluster of furnucle in subcutaneous tissue

Question 2

bowen disease

Answer 2

form of intraepidermal carcinoma (squamous cell) characterized by red-brown scaly or crusted lesions that resemble a patch of psoriasis or dermatitis; also called Bowen precancerous dermatosis

Question 3

cellulitis

Answer 3

Diffuse (widespread), acute infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue. Characterized by a light glossy appearance of the skin. localized heat, redness, pain, swelling, and occasionally fever, malaise, and chills.

Question 4

chloasma

Answer 4

Pigmentary skin discoloration usually occurring in yellowish brown patches or spots.

Question 5

dermatomycosis

Answer 5

Infection of the skin caused by fungi

ringworm is common type

Question 6

ecchymosis

Answer 6

bruise

Question 7

eczema

Answer 7

chronic skin inflammation characterized by erythma, papules, vbesicles, pustules, scales, crusts, scabs, and possibly itching.

Question 8

erythema

Answer 8

redness of the skin caused by swelling of the capillaries (such as in sunburn or blushing)

Question 9

eschar

Answer 9

damaged tissue following a severe burn

Question 10

impetigo

Answer 10

bacterial skin infection characterized by isolated pustules that become crusted and rupture

Question 11

keratosis (kerat: horny tissue, hard, cornea)

Answer 11

Thickened area of the epidermis or any horny growth on the skin (such as a (callus or wart)

Question 12

lentigo

Answer 12

small brown macules, especially on the face and arms, brought on by sun exposure, usually in a middle aged or older person.
benign

Question 13

pallor

Answer 13

unnatural paleness or absence of color in the skin

Question 14

pediculosis

Answer 14

infestation of lice, transmitted by personal contact or common use of brushes, combs, or headgear (pedicul: lice)

Question 15

petechia

Answer 15

Minute, pinpoint hemorrhage under the skin

Question 16

pressure ulcer

Answer 16

skin ulceration caused by prolonged pressure from lying in one position that prevents blood flow to the tissues, usually in bedridden patients; also known as decubitis ulcer

Question 17

pruritus

Answer 17

Intense itching

Question 18

psoriasis

Answer 18

Chronic skin disease characterized by circumscribed red patches covered by thick, dry, silvery, adherent scales caused by excessive development of the basal layer of the epidermis

Question 19

purpura

Answer 19

any of several bleeding disorders characterized by hemorrhage into the tissues, particularly beneath the skin or mucous membranes, producing ecchymoses or petechiae

Question 20

scabies

Answer 20

contagious skin disease transmitted by the itch mite, commonly through sexual contact. The axillae, genitalia, inner aspect of the thighs, and areas between the fingers are the most commonly affected

Question 21

tinea

Answer 21

Fungal infection whose name commonly indicates the body part affected; also called ringworm. Examples are tinea barbae (beard), tinea corporis (body), tinea pedis (athlete’s foot), tinea veriscolor (skin), tinea cruris (jock itch)

Question 22

Urticaria

Answer 22

Allergic reaction of the skin characterized by the eruption of pale red, elevated patches called wheals or hives.

Question 23

verruca

Answer 23

Epidermal growth caused by a virus; also known as warts. Types include plantar warts, juvenile warts, and venereal warts. May be removed by cryosurgery, electrocautery, or acids.

Question 24

vitiligo

Answer 24

Localized loss of skin pigmentation characterized by milk-white patches