Integumentary System Flashcards
1
Q
Atrophy
A
Thinning of skin surface
2
Q
Cellulitis
A
Skin infection
3
Q
Cyst
A
Elevated lesion filled with liquid
4
Q
Ecchoymosis
A
Red-purple discoloration
5
Q
Excoriation
A
Loss of epidermis
6
Q
Folliculitis
A
Infection of the hair follicle and dermis
7
Q
Fissure
A
Linear crack from epidermis to dermis
8
Q
Furuncle
A
Acute, localized staphylococcal infection
9
Q
Hirsutism
A
Excessive growth of hair or in unusual places
10
Q
Keloid
A
Progressively enlarging scar
11
Q
Macule
A
Flat brown, red, purple, white or tan lesion
12
Q
Nodule
A
Firm, elevated 1-2cm lesion
13
Q
Onycholysis
A
Loosening of nail from nail bed
14
Q
Papule
A
Elevated firm lesion less than 2cm
15
Q
Paronychia
A
Infection around the nail
