integumentary terms Flashcards
scraping away of the superficial layers of injured skin
abrasion
pertaining to fat
adipose
bald
alopecia
a procedure involving the removal of a piece of living tissue
biopsy
a yeast infection occurring on the skin and mucous membrane
candidiasis
a cluster of boils
carbuncle
a malignant tumor of epithelial cells
carcinoma
an inflammation of the connective tissue underlying the epidermis caused by staphylococcus or streptococcus
cellulitis
a waxy substance that helps to prevent bacterial infection
cerumen
pertaining to cerumen
ceruminous
treatment with drugs
chemotherapy
scar of a healed wound
cicatrix
contusion
bruise
destruction of unwanted tissue by freezing with liquid nitrogen
cryotherapy
bluish discoloration of skin
cyanosis
a small closed sac or cavity filled with fluid or semifluid
cyst
inflammation of the skin
dermatitis
one who specializes in the study of the skin and its diseases
dermatologist
the inner layer of the skin
dermis
a large, irregular area of purplish discoloration
ecchymosis
outer layer of the skin
epidermis
cells that make up the epidermis
epithelial
tissue of the epidermis
epithelium
cuticle
eponychium
red discoloration of the skin
erythema
pertaining to redness of the skin
erythematous
a widespread rash
exanthem
connective tissue that holds parts together
fascia
large, tender, swollen areas around hair follicles or sebaceous glands; boil
furuncle
excessive body and facial hair
hirsutism
pertaining to under the skin
hypodermic
a superficial but highly contagious skin infection that usually affects infants and children
impetigo
any skin growth, such as a wart or callus, in which there is overgrowth or thickness of the skin
keratosis
removal of skin lesions such as birthmarks or tattoos using an intense beam of light called a laser
laser therapy
chronic abnormal condition that is characterized by the accumulation of fat and fluid in the tissues just under the skin of the hips and legs
lipedema
a benign tumor of fatty tissue
lipoma
withdrawal of fat from the subcutaneous tissue
liposuction
half-moon shaped structure at the base of the nail
lunula
a discolored, unelevated area of skin
macule
substance that gives the skin a darker color
melanin
cells producing melanin
melanocytes
a malignant tumor arising from the melanocytes in the epidermis
melanoma
a yeast infection occurring on the skin and mucous membrane
moniliasis
pertaining to the death of tissues
necrotic
a severe infection caused by streptococcus bacteria causing inflammation of the fascia and resulting in tissue death
necrotizing fasciitis
in-grown toenail
onychocryptosis
fungal infection of the skin
onychomycosis
benign nipple-like growths projecting from epithelial tissue
papilloma
a solid, elevated area of skin
papule
infestation with lice
pediculosis
small pinpoint hemorrhages under the skin
petechaie
skin condition characterized by silvery scales
psoriasis
pruritius
itchy
bleeding into the skin; purple
purpura
a small, elevated area of skin that contains pus
pustule
the use of radiation to treat disease, usually cancer
radiotherapy
a malignant tumor arising from connective tissues of the skin
sarcoma
skin becomes hard and swollen because the connective tissues become thick and hard
scleroderma
glands in the skin that secrete oil
sebaceous
oil secreted by sebaceous glands
sebum
berry-shaped bacteria growing in small clusters, like grapes
staphylococcus
berry-shaped bacteria growing in twisted chains
streptococcus
pertaining to under the skin
subcutaneous
pertaining to under the nail
sublungual
radiation treatment applied to a tumor at a distance from the body
teletherapy
a fungal infection that can grow on skin, hair, and nails
tinea
small, hard skin lesions caused by the human papilloma virus
verrucae
an elevated area of skin containing clear fluid
vesicle
a raised, circular area of skin usually pale in the center, surrounded by redness
wheal
