Integumentary System Flashcards
aden/o
gland
aut/o
self
cutane/o
skin
cyan/o
skin
derm/o dermat/o
skin
follicul/o
little follicle
kerat/o
hard
onych/o
nail
seb/o
sebum/oil
superficial wound on top of skin (scrape)
abrasion
localized elevation of the skin containing a cavity of pus
abscess
pus is also known as
suppuration
pyogenesis
purulence
local uneven surface of thevskin sign of subcutaneous fat deposition
cellulite
scar or requiring process of healing
cicatrix
Clinical term for pimple or local elevation of skin arising from minor infection of sebaceous oil
comedo
bruise or discoloration & swelling of skin resulting from tissue damage
contusion
Blue tinge of the skin
cyanosis
closed sac or pouch on surface of skin that is filled with liquid or semi solid material
cyst
swelling or inflammation, when fluid accumulated in a confined space
edema
“Blush” any redness of the skin
erythema
crack or slit in the skin
fissure
freckle or discolored flat spot on skin surface
macule
overgrowth of scar tissue
keloid
yellowing of skin
jaundice
local hard area on the skin
induration
boil or abscess associated with hair follicle
furuncle
small fluid filled sac
vesicle
large vessicle
bulla
erosion or gnawing of skin tissue
ulcer
localized evanescent elevation of the skin that is often accompanied by itching (urticaria)
wheal
Small elevated lesion of skin filled with pus (whitehead) pimple
pustule
injury caused by tear or cut by sharp object with irregular surface
laceration
pigmented spot commonly called a mole
nevus
abnormally pale color of the skin
pallor
any small solid elevation on the skin example comedo or pimple
papule
small red purple dots
petechiae
symptom of itchy skin
pruritis
Purple/res skin discoloration usually result of hemorrhage
purpura
Common allergic skin reaction to meds foods infection or injury produces small fluid skin eleveations known as. Hives
urticaria
thickening of epidermis body tryin to rid itself of wart or papiloma virus
verruca
small elevation in epidermis fulled with fluid containing lil or no pus (blister)
vesicle
temporary itchy elevation of skin often with white center & red perimiter
wheal
prefix ec-
outside/out
prefix par-
alongside/normal
uncomfortable condition of skin resulting from bacterial infection of sebaceous glands n ducts
acne
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
melan/o
black
myc/o
fungus
pedicul/o
body louse
scler/o
hard
trich/o
hair
xer/o
dry
-malacia
softening
abbreviation for biopsy
bx or Bx
abbreviation for systemic lupus erythematosus
SLE
abbr for squamus cell carcinoma
SqCCa
abbr for total body surface area
TBSA
precancerous conditon of the skin caused by exposure to the sunlight forms lesions resulting from overgrowth of the epidermis
actinic keratosis
genetic condition reduction of pigment melanin
albinism
loss of scalp hair clinical sign of baldness
alopecia
injury caused by exposure to fire electricity chemicals or sunlight
burn
skin infection composed of a cluster of furuncles or boils most common source of staph
carbuncle
cancer
carcinoma
cancers that affect the skin
basal cell carcinomA
squamous cell carcinoma
melanoma
inflammation of the comnective tissue in the dermis that spreads
cellulitis
inflammation of little follicles
folliculitis
generalized inflammation of the skin involving edema of the dermis
dermatitis
types of dermatitis
contact-physical contact poison ivy
seborrheic-genetic excess sebum
actinic-sunlight exposure
atopic dermatitis severe chronic pruritis and deep scaliness
eczema
condition of skin leaking blood vessels in the dermis producing purpura
ecchymohsis
viral skin eruption producing clusters of deep blisters
herpes
abnormal profuse sweating
hyperhidrosis
contagious skin infection usually forming around lips (mostly kids)
impetigo
Form of skin cancer arising drom connective tissue usually associated with Aids
kaposi sarcoma
as people age their skin becomes lighter this is called
leukoderma
most lifethreatening skin cancer
melanoma
Ingrown toenail
onychocryptosis
abnormally soft nails
onychomalacia
fungal toe infection
onychomycosis
-tome
cutting instrument
Removing unwanted tissue or foreign matter to clean woulnd
debridement
Rhytid/o
Wrinkle
abras/o
to rub away
infection around the nail
paronychia
lice
pediculosis
thickening hardening of the skin
scleroderma
chronic progressive disease of connective tissue in many organs including skin red patches on skin face joint paint
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
fungal infection ringworm
tinea
fungal infection of the hair
trichomycosis
abnormally dry skin caused by poor oul production
xeroderma
cosmetic procedure using sandpapers to remove scars or other unwanted elevations
dermabrasion
tool used to cut thin slices of skin
dermatome
autograft or skin graft procedure
dermatoautoplasty
surgical repair of the skin
dermatoplasty
chemical agent that softens or smooths skin
emollient
plastic surgery to surgically repair wrinkles
rhytidectomy
Skin has 3 primary functions
protection/ regulation /sensation
