Integumentary System Flashcards
A damaged area of the skin caused by wearing away or scraping.
Abrasion - Rasponazo
A collection of pus in any given area caused by bacteria, parasites or foreign material.
Abscess - Absceso
Total or partial loss of hair on the body; also called baldness.
Alopecia - Alopecia
Skin cancer that starts in the cells that are designed to make new cells as old ones die off; occurs most often on sun-exposed areas of the skin.
Basal cell carcinoma - Basalioma
Injury or breakage of the skin caused by prolonged pressure such as sitting or lying down for too long.
Bedsores - Llagas por presión
Another term for furuncle, this is a dome-shaped lesion filled with pus due to an infected or inflamed hair follicle.
Boil - Forúnculo
A cluster of boils that occurs just under the surface of the skin and are filled with pus as a result of exposure to bacteria infecting the hair follicles, causing painful inflammation.
Carbuncle - Carbunco
A procedure that uses intense cold to destroy undesired skin tissue, such as warts.
Cryosurgery - Criocirugía
A cavity or sac containing fluid anywhere on or in the body.
Cyst - Quiste
The surgical cleaning of a wound to remove contaminated or damaged tissues and/or foreign material.
Debridement - Desbridamiento
A procedure used in cosmetic surgery that removes the outer layer of skin to resurface the area with new, smooth skin, giving a more youthful appearance.
Dermabrasion - Dermoabrasión
The layer of skin under the epidermis that holds capillaries, sweat glands, nerve endings, and hair follicles.
Dermis - Dermis
Red, inflamed skin tissue that may be warm to the touch, sore, or blistering; often the result of direct irritation from allergens or other external agents.
Dermatitis - Dermatitis
Unusually excessive sweating, generally caused by drug side effects or disease.
Diaphoresis - Diaforesis
Skin discoloration forming an irregular flat bluish spot, usually the result of bleeding under the skin caused by bruising.
Ecchymosis - Equimosis
Also called atopic dermatitis, this is a chronic condition marked by itchy redness to the skin.
Eczema - Eczema
A collection of fluid in the tissues, leading to swelling and inflammation, especially in the legs, feet, hands, and arms.
Edema - Edema
The outermost layer of the skin that protects the body from external chemicals and agents.
Epidermis - Epidérmis
Reddening of the skin, usually in patches, but superficial in nature; generally caused by dilation of the capillaries.
Erythema - Eritema
A breakage or crack in the skin that forms as a long and narrow opening.
Fissure - Fisura
A condition marked by discoloration of the skin as a result of tissue death caused by infection or loss of blood flow to the area. Most commonly seen in the extremities.
Gangrene - Gangrena
Red, round welts on the skin that itch and may become swollen; generally caused by an allergic reaction.
Hives - Urticaria
Generally occurring in small children, this condition is characterized by red sores around the mouth and nose and on the feet and hands; the sores eventually rupture, leaving a honey-colored scab or appearance.
Impetigo - Impétigo
This is a medication or fluid administration route, indicating just below or under the dermis.
Intradermal - Intradérmico
Yellowing of the whites of the eyes and skin caused by increased bilirubin in the blood, generally due to liver disease, obstructed bile duct, or red blood cell breakdown.
Jaundice - Ictericia
Thick tissue formation at the site of an injury or scar.
Keloid - Queloide
A tear or deep cut in the surface of the skin.
Laceration - Laceración
A wound in the skin leading to changes in tissue appearance or function.
Lesion - Lesión
A serious type of skin cancer characterized by the unusual growth of new or existing moles.
Melanoma - Melanoma
Organ or tissue cellular death caused by injury, disease, or blocked blood flow.
Necrosis - Necrosis
Another term for mole; characterized by the appearance of a raised red or brown mark on the skin.
Birthmark - Lunar
A nail infection caused by fungal growth, characterized by a thickened, brittle, discolored nail.
Onychomycosis - Onicomicosis
Something performed or occurring through the skin.
Percutaneous - Percutáneo
Severe itching.
Pruritus - Prurito
A chronic condition marked by red, scaly patches on the skin.
Psoriasis - Psoriasis
A purple spotted rash caused by rupture of small blood vessels, leading to bleeding under the skin.
Purpura - Púrpura
A blister or raised pimple on the skin that is filled with pus.
Pustule - Pústula
A contagious fungal infection of the skin and scalp. It is not caused by a worm.
Ringworn - Tiña
The enlargement of facial blood vessels, causing a flushed appearance to the nose and cheeks.
Rosacea - Rosácea
A contagious skin condition caused by mites and characterized by tiny red spots that itch.
Scabies - Sarna
Sclerosis or hardening of the skin and connective tissues just under the skin, which may contract.
Scleroderma - Esclerodermia
Excessive oily discharge from skin glands.
Seborrhea - Seborrea
A surgical procedure in which a healthy piece of skin is removed and transplanted to another site on the body.
Skin graft - Injerto cutáneo
A form of skin cancer characterized by the rapid growth of abnormal cells in the epidermal squamous cells; it can be malignant and metastasize to other parts of the body.
Squamous cell carcinoma - Carcinoma de células escamosas
Pertaining to below or under the skin.
Subcutaneous - Subcutáneo
A collection of similar cells and products that form a structure with a function.
Tissue - Tejido
Applying or administering medication through the skin, generally by way of a patch, in order to be absorbed slowly over a long period.
Transdermal - Transdérmico
A breakage of the skin or open sore that will not heal.
Ulcer - Úlcera
A small hard growth on the skin caused by human papillomavirus. Warts usually appear on hands and fingers.
Wart - Mezquino
