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Integumentary System Flashcards

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A damaged area of the skin caused by wearing away or scraping.

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Abrasion - Rasponazo

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A collection of pus in any given area caused by bacteria, parasites or foreign material.

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Abscess - Absceso

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Total or partial loss of hair on the body; also called baldness.

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Alopecia - Alopecia

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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.

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Basal cell carcinoma - Basalioma

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Injury or breakage of the skin caused by prolonged pressure such as sitting or lying down for too long.

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Bedsores - Llagas por presión

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Another term for furuncle, this is a dome-shaped lesion filled with pus due to an infected or inflamed hair follicle.

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Boil - Forúnculo

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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.

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Carbuncle - Carbunco

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A procedure that uses intense cold to destroy undesired skin tissue, such as warts.

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Cryosurgery - Criocirugía

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A cavity or sac containing fluid anywhere on or in the body.

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Cyst - Quiste

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The surgical cleaning of a wound to remove contaminated or damaged tissues and/or foreign material.

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Debridement - Desbridamiento

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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.

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Dermabrasion - Dermoabrasión

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The layer of skin under the epidermis that holds capillaries, sweat glands, nerve endings, and hair follicles.

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Dermis - Dermis

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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.

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Dermatitis - Dermatitis

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Unusually excessive sweating, generally caused by drug side effects or disease.

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Diaphoresis - Diaforesis

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Skin discoloration forming an irregular flat bluish spot, usually the result of bleeding under the skin caused by bruising.

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Ecchymosis - Equimosis

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Also called atopic dermatitis, this is a chronic condition marked by itchy redness to the skin.

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Eczema - Eczema

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A collection of fluid in the tissues, leading to swelling and inflammation, especially in the legs, feet, hands, and arms.

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Edema - Edema

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The outermost layer of the skin that protects the body from external chemicals and agents.

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Epidermis - Epidérmis

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Reddening of the skin, usually in patches, but superficial in nature; generally caused by dilation of the capillaries.

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Erythema - Eritema

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A breakage or crack in the skin that forms as a long and narrow opening.

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Fissure - Fisura

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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.

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Gangrene - Gangrena

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Red, round welts on the skin that itch and may become swollen; generally caused by an allergic reaction.

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Hives - Urticaria

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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.

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Impetigo - Impétigo

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This is a medication or fluid administration route, indicating just below or under the dermis.

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Intradermal - Intradérmico

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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.

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Jaundice - Ictericia

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Thick tissue formation at the site of an injury or scar.

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Keloid - Queloide

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A tear or deep cut in the surface of the skin.

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Laceration - Laceración

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A wound in the skin leading to changes in tissue appearance or function.

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Lesion - Lesión

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A serious type of skin cancer characterized by the unusual growth of new or existing moles.

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Melanoma - Melanoma

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Organ or tissue cellular death caused by injury, disease, or blocked blood flow.

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Necrosis - Necrosis

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Another term for mole; characterized by the appearance of a raised red or brown mark on the skin.

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Birthmark - Lunar

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A nail infection caused by fungal growth, characterized by a thickened, brittle, discolored nail.

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Onychomycosis - Onicomicosis

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Something performed or occurring through the skin.

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Percutaneous - Percutáneo

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Severe itching.

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Pruritus - Prurito

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A chronic condition marked by red, scaly patches on the skin.

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Psoriasis - Psoriasis

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A purple spotted rash caused by rupture of small blood vessels, leading to bleeding under the skin.

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Purpura - Púrpura

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A blister or raised pimple on the skin that is filled with pus.

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Pustule - Pústula

38
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A contagious fungal infection of the skin and scalp. It is not caused by a worm.

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Ringworn - Tiña

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The enlargement of facial blood vessels, causing a flushed appearance to the nose and cheeks.

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Rosacea - Rosácea

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A contagious skin condition caused by mites and characterized by tiny red spots that itch.

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Scabies - Sarna

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Sclerosis or hardening of the skin and connective tissues just under the skin, which may contract.

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Scleroderma - Esclerodermia

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Excessive oily discharge from skin glands.

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Seborrhea - Seborrea

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A surgical procedure in which a healthy piece of skin is removed and transplanted to another site on the body.

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Skin graft - Injerto cutáneo

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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.

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Squamous cell carcinoma - Carcinoma de células escamosas

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Pertaining to below or under the skin.

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Subcutaneous - Subcutáneo

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A collection of similar cells and products that form a structure with a function.

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Tissue - Tejido

47
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Applying or administering medication through the skin, generally by way of a patch, in order to be absorbed slowly over a long period.

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Transdermal - Transdérmico

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A breakage of the skin or open sore that will not heal.

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Ulcer - Úlcera

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A small hard growth on the skin caused by human papillomavirus. Warts usually appear on hands and fingers.

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Wart - Mezquino

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