Integumentary System Flashcards
cyanoderma
blue skin
erythroderma
red skin
leukoderma
white skin
melanoderma
black skin
xanthoma
yellow tumor
macule
- primary
- flat, pigmented, less than 1 cm in diameter
papule
- solid, elevated, less than 1 cm in diam
- may be same color of skin or pigmented
vesicle
-elevated, fluid filled, less than .5 cm in diam
nodule
- palpable, .6-2 cm in diam
- extends into derma
pustule
- small, raised, contains pus
- less than 1 cm in diam
tumor
- solid, elevated, larger than 2 cm in diam
- extends into dermal and subcutaneous layers
bulla
-vesicle or blister larger than 1 cm in diam
wheal
- firm, elevated, localized swelling
- varies in size shape and color
- paler in center
- itchy
excoriations
linear scratch marks or traumatized abrasions of epidermis
fissure
small slit or crack like core that extends into the dermal layer
-could be caused by continuous inflammation or drying
ulcer
an open sore or lesion that extends into the dermis and usually heals with scarring
albinism
white condition of skin
autograph
transplantation of healthy tissue from one site to another site in the same individual
diaphoresis
condition in which a person sweats profusely
subcutaneous
beneath the skin
trichopathy
any disease of the hair
Kaposi sarcoma
malignant skin tumor associated with AIDS
suction lipectomy
excision of fat tissue by use of a tube, for cosmetic reasons
onychomycosis
fungal infection of the nails
leukemia
excessive production of white blood cells
ecchymosis
bruise
onychoma
benign tumor of the nail bed
hirsutism
excessive body hair
xeroderma
excessive dryness of the skin
melanoma
black tumor
lipocele
hernia that contains fat or fatty cells
xanthoma
tumor containing yellow material
onychomalacia
abnormal softening of the nail or nailbed
