integumentary system Flashcards

1
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an agent that stimulates the development of male characteristics

A

androgen

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2
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very small duct

A

ductule

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3
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forming a complex substance by the union of simpler compounds or elements

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synthesize

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4
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adipo

A

fat

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5
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lipo

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fat

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6
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steato

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fat

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7
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cutaneo

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skin

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8
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dermato

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skin

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9
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dermo

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skin

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10
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hidro

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sweat

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11
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sudoro

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sweat

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12
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ichthy

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dry, scaly

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13
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kerato

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horny tissue

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14
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melano

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black

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15
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myco

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fungus

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16
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onycho

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nail

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17
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unguo

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nail

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18
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pilo

A

hair

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19
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tricho

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hair

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20
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sclero

A

hardening

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21
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sebo

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sebum

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22
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squamo

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scale

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23
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xeno

A

foreign, strange

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24
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Xero

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dry

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25
Q

primary tumor that can’t be evaluated

A

TX

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26
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no evidence of tumor

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T0

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27
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carcinoma in situ, indicated tumor in defined location and no invasion (2)

A

stage I

Tis

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28
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primary tumor size and extent of local invasion

what denotes the stage

A

T”1-4”

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29
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regional lymph nodes that can not be evaluated

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NX

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30
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regional lymph nodes that show no abnormalities

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N0

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31
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stage where degree of lymph node involvement and spread to other nodes

what denotes spreading

A

stage III
N”1-4”

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32
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distant metastasis cannot be evaluated

A

MX

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33
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no evidence of metastasis

A

M0

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34
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presence of metastasis

A

M1

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35
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localized collection of pus at the side of an infection

A

abcess

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36
Q

inflamed debacous hladns and hair follicles

A

acne

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37
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partial or compete hair loss

A

alopecia

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38
Q

very early form of skin cancer which is curable and characterized by red scaly patches on the skin aka squamous cell carcinoma

A

Bowen disease

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39
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diffuse acute infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

A

cellulitis

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40
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pigmentary skin discoloration usually occurring in yellow brown sports

A

chloasma

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41
Q

typical small skin lesion of acne vulgarism caused by accumulation of keratin, bacteria, and dried sebum plugging a duct

A

comedo

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42
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inflammation, sore, or skin deterioration caused by prolonged pressure from being in one position

A

decubitus ulcer

43
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skin discoloration of a large irregular area with bluish black aka a cruise

A

ecchymosis

44
Q

Chronic inflammatory skin condition that is characterized by erythema, papules, vesicles, pustules, scales, crusts, and scabs and accompanied by intense itching (pruritus); also called atopic dermatitis

A

eczema

45
Q

Redness of the skin caused by swelling of the capillaries

A

erythema

46
Q

Dead matter that is sloughed off from the surface of the skin, especially after a burn

A

eschar

47
Q

Bacterial skin infection characterized by isolated pustules that become crusted and rupture

A

impetigo

48
Q

Thickened area of the epidermis or any horny growth on the skin (such as a callus or wart)

A

keratosis

49
Q

Small brown macules, especially on the face and arms, brought on by sun exposure, usually in a middle-aged or older person

A

lentigo

50
Q

Unnatural paleness or absence of color in the skin

A

pallor

51
Q

Infestation with lice, transmitted by personal contact or common use of brushes, combs, or headgear

A

pediculosis

52
Q

Minute, pinpoint hemorrhage under the skin

A

petechia

53
Q

intense itching

A

pruritus

54
Q

Chronic skin disease characterized by itchy red patches covered by thick, dry, silvery scales and caused by excessive development of the basal layer of the epidermis

A

psoriasis

55
Q

Any of several bleeding disorders characterized by hemorrhage into the tissues, particularly beneath the skin or mucous membranes, producing ecchymoses or petechiae

A

purpura

56
Q

Contagious skin disease transmitted by the itch mite, commonly through sexual contact

A

scabies

57
Q

fungal skin infection who’s name commonly indicates the body part affected

A

tinea

58
Q

Allergic reaction of the skin characterized by the eruption of pale red, elevated patches called wheals or hives

A

urticaria

59
Q

Epidermal growth caused by a virus; also known as warts

A

verruca

60
Q

Localized loss of skin pigmentation characterized by milk-white patches

A

vitiligo

61
Q

difference between primary and secondary skin lesion

A

secondary comes after you already were injured with a primary and it got worse

62
Q

skin redness

A

erythema

63
Q

difference between second degree and third degree burn

A

2nd degree- partial dermis affected

3rd degree- dermis is destroyed

64
Q

growth of new tissue that are classified as benign or malignant

A

neoplasm

65
Q

another term for cancer

A

malignant neoplasm

66
Q

when the tumor site is evaluated to determine how bad it is

A

grading

67
Q

most common type of skin cancer and caused by sunlight

A

basal cell carcinoma

68
Q

cancer when skin undergoes pathological hardening of epidermal cells and happens in white men over 60

A

squamous cell carcinoma

69
Q

type of cancer with malignant growth of melanocytes

most lethal

A

malignant melanoma

70
Q

test where suspected allergen or sensitizer is applied to or injected into the skin to determine the patients sensitivity to it

A

allergy skin test

71
Q

skin test that does allergens subcutaneously and observing skin

A

interadermal

72
Q

allergy test where the allergen is taped on the skin

A

patch

73
Q

allergen test where it is put onto a scratched part of the skin

A

scratch

74
Q

lab test to determine the presence of pathogens in patients with suspected wound infections and identify the appropriate drug therapy to it

A

culture and sensitivity

75
Q

ultra thin slice of tissue from a frozen specimen for immediate pathological examination

biopsy

A

frozen section

76
Q

type of biopsy where removal of of small tissue sample with hollow needle

A

needle

77
Q

type of biopsy where removal of small core of tissue with a hollow punch

A

punchty

78
Q

type of biopsy where removal of elevated lesions using a surgical blade

A

shave

79
Q

procedure with progressive removal and examination of laters of cancer containing skin until only cancer free tissue remains

A

mohs

80
Q

transplantation of healthy tissue to an injured site

A

skin graft

81
Q

transplantation of healthy tissue from one person to another aka homograft

A

allograft

82
Q

transplantation of healthy tissue from one site to another in the same individual

A

autograft

83
Q

transplantation of artificial skin produced form collagen fibers in a lattice pattern

A

synthetic

84
Q

transplantation of dermis only from foreign donor like a pig onto a human aka a heterograft

A

xenograft

85
Q

chemical removal of outer laters of skin to treat acne scarring and general keratoses

A

chemical peel

86
Q

use of subfreezing temps to destroy or eliminate abnormal tissue

A

cryosurgery

87
Q

removal of necrotized tissue from a wound by a surgical excision or chemical agents

A

debridement

88
Q

abrasion using wire brushes or sandpaper to mechanically scrape away epidermis

A

dermabrasion

89
Q

tissue destruction by means of high frequency electric current

A

fulguration

90
Q

procedure where cells selectively treated with a photosensitized and are exposed to light to destroy them

A

photodynamic therapy

91
Q

Alter the cell wall of fungi or disrupt enzyme activity, resulting in cell death

A

antifungals

92
Q

Inhibit allergic reactions of inflammation, redness, and itching

A

antihistamines

93
Q

Kill insect parasites, such as mites and lice

A

antiparasitics

94
Q

Topically applied agents that inhibit growth of bacteria,

A

antiseptics

95
Q

Decrease inflammation and itching by suppressing the immune system’s inflammatory response to tissue damage

A

corticosteroids

96
Q

Destroy and soften the outer layer of skin so that it is sloughed off or shed

A

keratolytics

97
Q

Cover, cool, dry, or soothe inflamed skin

A

protectives

98
Q

Block sensation of pain by numbing the skin layers and mucous membranes

A

topical anesthetics

99
Q

pyo-

A

pus

100
Q

-oid

A

resembling

101
Q

-cryptosis

A

condition of being hidden

102
Q

when building multi words, what comes first. disease or place

A

place

103
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