Integumentary System Flashcards
Epidermis
The outermost layer of the skin
Dermatitis
Inflammation of the skin
Hypodermic
Pertaining to under the skin
Sebaceous Glands
Glands in the skin that secrete sebum (oil)
Seborrhea
Excessive discharge of sebum
Sudoriferous Glands
Glands in the skin that produce sweat
Melanin
Pigment responsible for skin, hair, and eye color
Melanoma
Malignant tumor of melanocytes (skin cells that produce melanin)
Albinism
Genetic condition characterized by lack of melanin
Keratin
Tough protein found in skin, hair, and nails
Keratosis
Abnormal growth of keratin on the skin
Onychectomy
Surgical removal of a nail
Hair Follicle
Structure from which hair grows
Trichology
Study of hair and its diseases
Alopecia
Hair loss, baldness