Integumentary System Chapter 5- Key terms Flashcards
papule
solid, elevated lesion less than 1 cm that maybe same color as skin or pigmented. ex: nevus, wart, pimple, ringworm
nodule
palpable, circumscribed lesion; larger and deeper than a papule; extends into the dermal area. ex: intradermal nevus, benign or malignant tumor
tumor
solid, elevated lesion larger than 2 cm that extended into the dermal and subcutaneous area. ex: lipoma, steatoma, dermatofibroma, hemangioma
macule
flat, pigmented, circumscribed area less than 1 cm diameter; freckle, mole, or rash that occurs on rubella
wheal
elevated, firm, round lesion with localized skin edema that varies in size, shape, and color; paler in the center, accompanied by itching. ex: hives, incest bite, urticaria
vesicle
elevated, circumscribed, fluid-filled lesion less than 0.5 cm. ex: poison ivy, shingles, chickenpox
pustule
small, raised, circumscribed lesion that contains pus; usually less than 1 cm. ex: acne, furuncle, pustular psoriasis, scabies
bulla
a vesicle or blister larger than 1 cm; second-degree burns, severe poison oak, poison ivy
excoriations
linear stretch marks or traumatization abrasions of the epidermis. ex: scratches, abrasions, chemical or thermal burns
fissure
small slit or crack like sore that extends into the dermal layer; could be caused by continuous inflammation or drying
ulcer
an open sore or lesion that extends to the dermis and usually heals with scarring. ex: pressure sores, basal cell carcinoma
androgen
generic term for agent that stimulates development of male characteristics, usually a hormone such as testosterone and androsterone
first degree burn
superficial, least serious type, only involve top layers of skin, the epidermis
second degree burn
partial-thickness, deep burns that damage the epidermis and part of the dermis, usually have fluid-filled blisters
third degree burn
full-thickness, the epidermis and dermis are destroyed and some of the under lying connective tissue is damaged, leaving skin waxy and charred with insensitivity to touch. Underlying bone, muscle, and tendon may be damaged also
tumor staging (most common)
T- size and invasiveness of primary tumor
N- area lymph nodes involved
M- invasiveness (metastasis) of primary tumor
antifungals
alter the cell wall of fungi or disrupt enzyme activity resulting in cell death
antihistamines
inhibit allergic reactions of inflammation, redness, and itching caused by the release of histamine
antiparasitics
kills parasites, such as mites and lice
antiseptics
topically applied agents that inhibit the growth of bacteria, thus preventing infections
corticosteroids
decrease inflammation and itching by suppressing the immune system’s inflammatory response to tissue damage
keratolytics
destroy and softening the outer layer of skin so that it is sloughed off or shed
protectives
cover, cool, dry, or soothe inflamed skin
topical anesthetics
block sensation of pain by numbing the skin layers and mucous membranes
Bx, bx
biopsy
BCC
basal cell carcinoma
C&S
culture and sensitivity
CA
cancer; cardiac arrest; chronological age
FS
frozen section
ID
intradermal
I&D
incision and drainage
IMP
impression (synonymous and diagnosis)
IV
intravenous
TNM
tumor, node, metastasis
ung
ointment
XP, XDP
xeroderma pigmentosum