Integumentary System Flashcards
cutane/o
skin
dermat/o
derm/o
skin
py/o
pus
urtic/o
rash, hives
xer/o
dry
abrasion
injury in which superficial skin layers are scraped or rubbed away
abscess
closed pocket containing pus caused by bacterial infection
can be on skin or within other body structures
alopecia
AKA baldness
partial or complete hair loss, most commonly on the scalp
anhidrosis
abnormal condition lacking sweat in response to heat
clubbing
abnormal curving of nails, often with enlargement of fingertips
contusion
injury to underlying tissues without breaking the skin
characterized by discoloration due to accumulation of blood within the skin and pain
diaphoresis
profuse sweating
ecchymosis
bruise
large, irregular area of purplish discoloration due to bleeding under the skin
erythema
skin redness due to capillary dilation
folliculitis
inflammation of the hair follicles
one cause is a bacterium in poorly chlorinated hot tubs
common on arms, legs, beard
hirsutism
excessive bodily and facial hair in females, usually occurring in the male pattern
hyperhidrosis
excessive sweating in one area or over the whole body
lesion
pathological changes to the tissue due to disease or injury
skin lesions are described by appearance, location, color and size (cm)
pruritus
AKA itching
associated with most forms of dermatitis
purulent
producing or containing pus
ulcer
open lesion of the skin or mucous membrane resulting in tissue loss
Can also occur inside the body
urticaria
AKA hives
itchy wheals caused by an allergic reaction
xeroderma
AKA zerosis
excessively dry skin
