Integumentary Medical Terminology Flashcards
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Avulsion
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A forcibly tearing away of a part or structure
2
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Contrusion
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Trauma that results in broken blood vessels beneath the skin
3
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Ecchymosis
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Bruise that is not elevated
4
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Erythema
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Redness of the skin
5
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Fluctuance
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Capable of being moved or compressed, indicated presence of pus
6
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Induration
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Localized hardening of soft tissue
7
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Laceration
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Cut in the skin
8
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Macular
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Flat rash
9
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Maculopapular Rash
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Rash categorized by flat red rashes that are covered in small bumps
10
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Melanoma
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Most deadly skin cancer
11
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Nuchal Rigidity
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Neck stiffness
12
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Pallor
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Paleness of the skin
13
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Papular
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Solid, raised lesion with distinct borders
14
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Pruritic
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Itchy
15
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Purulent
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Consisting, containing, or discharging pus
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Saguineous
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Drainage that is a mixture of pus and blood
