Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

med term. > integumentary system > Flashcards

integumentary system Flashcards

1
Q

what is a bulla

A

large blister

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

a type of epithelial cell in the epidermis

A

squamous cell

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

a hard protein material found in the epidermis

A

keratin

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

what is a pink or flesh-colored precancerous lesion that feels sharp or rough and is a result of sun damage?

A

actinic keratosis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

dermis is the ______

A

middle layer of skin

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

xer/o means

A

dry

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

which type of skin cancer is the most common and slowest growing

A

basal cell carcinoma

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

which is a keloid

A

thickened scar

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

itching

A

puritis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

collection of keratinous debris within the epidermis

A

epidermoid cyst

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

what skin condition is characterized by inflammation, crusting, and/or itchiness?

A

eczema

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

warts are caused by

A

virus

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

a fungal infection

A

onychomycosis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

profuse sweating

A

diaphoresis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

chronic recurrent dermatosis of silvery scales on the scalp, elbows, knees, chest, and lower back are characteristics of

A

psoriasis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

inflammation of soft tissue around a nail

A

paronychia

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

when the body lacks melanin, including in the skin, hair, and eyes, it is called

A

albinism

18
Q

pertaining to under a nail

A

subungual

19
Q

a wheal is a/an

A

hive

20
Q

pustule

A

small abcess

21
Q

which of these conditions is contagious

A

all of the above

22
Q

inflammatory disease of the joints and collagen and skin that can also affect other organs

A

systemic lupus erythematosus

23
Q

bed sores

A

decubital ulcers

24
Q

a pigmentation disease characterized by white patches on the skin from lack of pigment cells is

A

vitiligo

25
Q

moles that develop into malignant melanoma

A

dysplastic nevi

26
Q

a dermatophytosis

A

tinea

27
Q

white patches on a mucous membrane of the tongue or cheek

A

leukoplakia

28
Q

a condition in which connective tissue in the skin hardens

A

scleroderma

29
Q

a crack that penetrates into the dermis

A

fissure

30
Q

a procedure in which layers of growth are removed and examined microscopically

A

mohs surgery

31
Q

what is another name for freckle

A

macule

32
Q

skin pigment formed in the epidermis by melanocytes, What gives skin and hair its COLOR?

A

melanin

33
Q

which is the most serious form of skin cancer

A

malignant melanoma

34
Q

most numerous sweat-producing exocrine gland in the skin

A

eccrine sweat glands

35
Q

oily substance secreted by sebaceous glands

A

sebum

36
Q

what is another name for birthmark

A

nevus

37
Q

what is the generic term for fungal infection

A

tinea

38
Q

what is impetigo

A

contagious bacterial infection marked by clusters of small blisters

39
Q

what is another name for wart

A

verruca

40
Q

the correct spelling is pilosebaceous

A

true

med term. (13 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions