Integumentary System Flashcards

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1
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excessive overgrowth of unsightly scar tissue

A

Keloid

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smooth-edged wound produced by a sharp instrument

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incision

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bruise; caused by an injury to the body that doesn’t break skin and is characterized by swelling and discoloration

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Contusion

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4
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skin is implanted to cover areas where skin has been lost

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skin graft

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5
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chronic disorder primarily of the skin, characterized by lesions covered with scales. redish facial rash=wolf

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Discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE)

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localized skin infection originating in a gland or hair follicle and characterized by pain, redness, swelling. also called a boil

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furuncle

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7
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benign tumor consisting of mature fat cells

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lipoma

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8
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inflammation of the skin caused by a fungus

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mycodermatitis

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9
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death of areas of damaged or diseased tissue or bone surrounded by healthy tissue

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necrosis

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10
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inhibiting the growth of bacteria

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bacteriostatic

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11
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use of subfreezing temperature to destroy tissue

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cryosurgery

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12
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cause erection of the hairs of the skin in response to a chilly environment, emotional stimulus, or skin irritation

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pilomotor muscles

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13
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marble-like solid lesion more than 1 CM wide and 1 CM deep. raised area of skin

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nodule

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14
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moles

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papules

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