Integumentary System Flashcards
aden/o
Gland
aut/o
self
Cutane/o
skin
cyan/o
blue
Derm/o, Dermat/o
skin
follicul/o
little follicle
kerat/o
hard
onych/o
nail
seb/o
sebum, oil
The deep skin layer composed of connective tissue is known as the…
dermis
The outer layer of the epithelium is called the…
epidermis
What are small accessory organs of the integumentary system?
hair follicles, nails, sebaceous glands, sweat glands, and sensory receptors`
What layer commonly receives injections?
The hypodermis aka: Subcutaneous layer
The dermis is also known as the___ layer.
Corium
The medical field that specializes in the health and disease of the integumentary system is known as….
dermatology
abrasion
A common injury caused by scraping. Wound is superfical
abscess
localized elevation of the skin containing a cavity, infected
what is pus?
A mixture of bacteria, white blood cells, damaged tissue and fluids
Suppuration
the formation of pus
Purulence
a collected mass of pus
pyogenesis
the production of pus
Cellulite
a local uneven surface of skin and is a sign of subcutaneous fat disposition
What is scar tissue
Collagen that is produced to seal a wound that is too large to be sealed by epidermal cells; Aka; cicatrix
The clinical term for pimple is
Comedo
What is a comedo?
A skin blemish that is caused by a build up of sebaceous oils
A bruise is also known as a..?
Contusion
What is a contusion?
A discoloration and swelling resulting from tissue damage to the blood vessels of the dermis or deeper tissues.
Cyanosis:
A blue tinge seen in the skin and mucous membranes caused by oxygen deficiency in tissues
When a person has a blue tinge color to the skin, they are called..
Cyanotic
Cyst
a closed sac or pouch filled with fluid
Edema
fluid accumulation, (caused by leakage of fluid across capillary walls.
Erythema
redness in the skin. Common sign of injury or infection
A slight break or slit in the skin is called a….?
Fissure
A macule is..
A discolored spot on the skin (Freckle)
What is a wheal?
A localized evanescent elevation of the skin that is often accompanied with itching; (e.g Urticaria)
A papule is…
A solid circumscribed, elevated area on the skin. (e.g pimple)
A vesicle is…
a small fluid-filled sac; (e.g blister) a bulla is a large vesicle
A fissure is..
a crack-like sore or split that extends through the epidermis into the dermis; Athlete’s foot
An erosion or ___ is…
Ulcer; …an eating or gnawing away of tissue. (e.g decubitus ulcer
A pustule is..
a small, elevated circumscribed lesion of the skin that is filled with pus; white head
An abscess associated with a hair follicle, has swelling and is called a…
furuncle
A furuncle is also known as a…
boil
induration
local hard areas on the skin, a sign of an excessive deposit of collagen or calcium
jaundice
the abnormal yellow coloration of the skin and eyes, a sign of liver disease, a build up of bilirubin
Keloid
an overgrowth of scar tissue, forms an elevated lesion on the skin
laceration
an injury caused by a tear or cut by a sharp object with an IRREGULAR surface
nevus
a pigmented spot, sign of a benign tumor, commonly called a mole
melanoma
a dangerous skin cancer
pallor
abnormal pale color of the skin
Petechiae
abnormal rupture or small blood vessels in the dermis
pruritus
symptom itchy skin
purpura
Symptom of purple-red skin discoloration usually the result of a broken blood vessel
Decubitus is aka…
a bed sore
What causes a decubitus
lying in one spot for a long time
Urticaria
Aka, hives. A allergic skin reaction to medications, foods, infection, or injury. Causes small fluid filled elevations. has itching
A wart is..
sign of infection by a papilloma virus.
Aka; verruca. The skin makes an effort to get rid of the virus. (thickened epidermis, skin elevation)
ec-
outside, out
par-
alongside, abnormal
actin/o
radiation
aden/o
gland
albin/o
white
carcin/o
cancer
cellul/o
little cell
chym/o
juice
crypt/o
hidden
hidr/o
sweat
myc/o
fungus
onych/o
nail
pedicul/o
body louse
scler/o
hard
trich/o
hair
xer/o
dry
-ic
pertaining to
-ism
condition or disease
-osis
condition of
-rrhea
discharge
An uncomfortable skin condition resulting from bacterial infection of sebaceous glands and ducts.
acne
- characterized by numerous open and closed comedones
Actinic keratosis
A precancerous condition of the skin caused by exposure to sunlight.
- Skin lesions with scaly surfaces
A genetic condition characterized by the reduction of pigment melanin in the skin is known as…
albinism
Loss or lack of scalp hair.
- Can be a sign of drug reactions, chemotherapy, emotional stress, infection of the scalp
alopecia
Common to alopecia, in men this is often called..
pattern baldness
What causes burns?
Fire, electricity, chemicals, or sunlight`
carbuncle
skin infection composed of a cluster of furuncles or boils. Most common cause= staphlococci bacteria
Basal cell carcinoma
skin tumor, arises from the epidermis
Squamous cell carcinoma
skin tumor that arises from a superficial layer of the epidermis
What are the five layers of the epidermis?
- Stratum corneum
- Stratum Lucidum
- Stratum granulosum
- Stratum spinosum
- stratum basale
Cellulitis
inflammation of the connective tissue. Spreads from the skin surface or hair follicles to the dermis and/or subcutaneous tissue. Typically bacterial in origin
Folliculitis
Inflammation of the little follicles
Dermatitis
generalized skin inflammation, includes edema of the dermis.
Contact dermatitis
caused by physical contact with a triggering substance
Seborrheic dermatitis
an inherited form of skin inflammation.
- excessive sebum production
actinic dermatitis
skin inflammation caused by sunlight
eczema
skin disease marked by severe chronic pruritus’ and deep scanliness. aka. Atopic dermititis
Ecchymosis
caused by leaking blood vessels in the dermis, produces patched of purpura. (larger than petechiae)
Viral skin eruption producing clusters of deep blisters are known as..
herpes
Impetigo
contagious skin infection. development of small vesicles forming around lips and often caused by bacteria
kaposi Sarcoma
Skin cancer that arises from the connective tissue of the dermis. Associated with HIV/AIDS
Leukoderma
Where skin becomes lighter in color due to reduced activity of pigment producing cells
Malignant melanoma
Most life threatening, arises from cells normally providing the pigment (melanocytes)
What indicates a nevus that is malignant?
Color, and irregular borders
Onychocryptosis
a nail buried in the skin due to abnormal growth, (ingrown nail)
Onychomalacia
Condition of softened nail. Due to calcium or vitamin D deficiency or fungal infection
paronychia
an infection along side the nail
Pediculosis
head lice, may be found in pubic region
psoriasis
red lesions covered with silvery epidermal scales. Autoimmune disease of the skin. WBC attack healthy cells
Scabies
Skin eruption caused by the female itch mite. They burrow into skin to extract blood
Scleroderma
Skin hardness
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
Progressive disease of connective tissue in many organs. Red patches on skin of the face and joint pain
Tinea
a fungal infection of the skin. aka: ringworm
Tinea capitis
Fungal infection that forms on the scalp, leads to alopecia
Tinea Pedis
Occurs on foot, athletes foot
Trichopathy
a disease affecting the hair (GENERAL)
Trichomycosis
fungal infection of hair
xeroderma
Abnormally dry skin, Hyposecretion of the oil glands and is inherited.
Aut/o
self
Rhytid/o
wrinkle
biopsy
minor surgery involving the removal of tissue for evaluation
Debriedement
clean a wound, excision of foreign matter.
dermabrasion
skin is surgically changed to improve appearance
dermatoautoplasty
sugery in which the patients own skin is used as a graft. Aka: autograph
Dermatoheteroplasty
Skin from another person is grafted onto a person’s existing skin
retinoids
medication, used for certain forms of acne.
Liposuction
Removal of subcutaneous fat
BCC
Basal cell carcinoma
bx.
Biopsy
HSV
Herpes simplex virus
SLE
Systemic lupus eruthematosus
sqCCa
Squamous cell carcinoma
TBSA
Total body surface area
