Integumentary System Flashcards
cicatrization
scar formation
erythema
redness of skin
eczema
atopic dermatitis
pruritis
severe itching
exudate
material that escapes from damaged tissue
stratum basale
growing layer of epidermis
hypodermis
subcutaneous layer of the skin
sebum
oily skin secretion
stratum corneum
thickened layer of epidermis
follicle
sheath that contains a hair
alopecia
baldness
excoriation
lesion caused by scratching or abrasion
nevus
mole or birthmark
diaphoresis
perfuse sweating
comedo
blackhead
rosacea
condition causing redness and pustules, mainly on face
tinea
fungal skin infection
bromhidrosis
sweat with a foul odor
albinism
lack of skin pigmentation
paronychia
infection around a nail
The main pigment in skin is
melanin
The oil-producing glands of the skin are the
sebaceous
A sudoriferous gland produces
sweat, perspiration
The adjective cutaneous refers to the
skin
Dermabrasion (der-mah-BRA-zhun) is surface scraping of the
skin
The protein that thickens the skin and makes up hair and nails is
keratin
Schizonychia (skiz-o-NIK-e-ah) is splitting of a(n)
nail
Two other names for a pressure ulcer are
decubitus ulcer, bed sore, pressure sore
The removal of dead skin from a lesion is called
débridement
The abbreviation FTSG refers to a(n)
full-thickness skin graft
A term for lack of blood (root: hem/o) to tissue is
ischemia
xeroderma (ze-ro-DER-mah)
dryness of the skin
dyskeratosis (dis-ker-ah-TO-sis)
abnormal keratin production
seborrhea (seb-or-E-ah)
excess flow of sebum