Integumentary Terms Flashcards
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albin/o
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white
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cauter/o
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to burn
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cry/o
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cold
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cutane/o
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skin
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derm/o
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skin
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dermat/o
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skin
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diaphor/o
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profuse sweating
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electr/o
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electricity
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erythr/o
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red
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hidr/o
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sweat
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ichthy/o
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scaly, dry
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kerat/o
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hard, horny
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leuk/o
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white
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lip/o
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fat
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melan/o
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black
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myc/o
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fungus
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necr/o
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death
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onych/o
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nail
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pedicul/o
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lice
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phot/o
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light
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py/o
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pus
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rhytid/o
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wrinkle
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sarc/o
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flesh
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scler/o
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hard
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seb/o
oil
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system/o
system
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trich/o
hair
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ungu/o
nail
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vesic/o
sac, bladder
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xer/o
dry
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-derma
skin condition
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allo-
other, different from ususal
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xeno-
foreign
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hair
provides some protection; associated with sensory receptors
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skin
protective barrier; houses sensory receptors, secrets sweat and sebum, temperature regulation
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nail
covers and protects tips of digits
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sebaceous glands
found in the dermis; secret oil sebum, which lubricates the hair and skin, helping to prevent drying and cracking; secrete directly into hair follicles, rather than to a duct
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sweat / sudoriferous glands
highly coiled glands located in the dermis; secreting sweat helps cool the body and also contains waste products
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hydr/o
water
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-al
pertaining to
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-ectomy
surgical removal
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-emia
blood condition
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-ia
state, condition
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-iasis
abnormal condition
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-ic
pertaining to
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-ism
state of
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-itis
inflammation
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-logy
study of
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-malacia
abnormal softening
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-oma
mass, tumor
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-opsy
view of
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-osis
abnormal condition
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-ous
pertaining to
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-phagia
eat, swallow
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-plasty
surgical repair
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-rrhea
discharge
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-tic
pertaining to
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-tome
instrument to cut
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-ule
small
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an-
without
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anti-
against
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auto-
self
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de-
without
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epi-
above
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hyper-
excessive
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hypo-
below
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intra-
within
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para-
beside
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sub-
under
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cutaneous
pertaining to the skin
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dermal
pertaining to the skin
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epidermal
pertaining to upon the skin
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hypodermic
pertaining to under the skin
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intradermal
pertaining to within the skin
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subcutaneous
pertaining to under the skin
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ungual
pertaining to the nails
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dermatology
branch of medicine involving diagnosis and treatment of conditions and diseases of the integumentary system
Physician is a dermatologist
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plastic surgery
surgical specialty involved in repair, reconstruction, or improvement of body structures such as the skin that are damaged, missing or misshapen
Physician is a plastic surgeon
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abrasion
a scraping-away of the skin surface by friction
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anhidrosis
abnormal condition of no sweat
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comedo
collection of hardened sebum in hair follicle
a blackhead
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contusion
injury caused by a blow to the body; causes swelling, pain, and bruising. the skin is not broken
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cyst
fluid-filled sac under the skin
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depigmentation
loss of normal skin color or pigment
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diaphoresis
profuse sweating
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ecchymosis
skin discoloration caused by blood collecting under the skin following a blunt trauma to the skin
a bruise
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erythema
redness or flushing of the skin
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erythroderma
the condition of having reddened or flushed skin
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eschar
a thick layer of dead tissue and tissue fluid that develops over a deep burn area
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fissure
crack-like lesion or groove on the skin
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hirsutism
excessive hair growth over the body
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hyperemia
redness of the skin due to increased blood flow
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hyperhidrosis
abnormal condition of excessive sweat
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hyperpigmentation
abnormal amount of pigmentation in the skin
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ichthyoderma
the condition of having scaly or dry skin
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lesion
a general term for a wound, injury, or abnormality
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leukoderma
having skin that appears white because the normal skin pigment is absent. may be all of the skin or just in some areas.
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lipoma
fatty mass
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macule
flat, discolored area that is flush with the skin surface.
i.e. a freckle or a birthmark
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necrosis
abnormal condition of death
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nevus
pigmented skin blemish, birthmark, or mole. usually benign but may become cancerous
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nodule
firm, solid mass of cells in the skin larger than 0.5 cm in diameter
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onychomalacia
softening of the nails
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pallor
abnormal paleness of the skin
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papule
small, solid, circular raised spot on the surface of the skin less than 0.5 cm in diameter
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petechiae
pinpoint purple or red spots from minute hemorrhages under the skin
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photosensitivity
condition in which the skin reacts abnormally when exposed to light, such as the ultraviolet (UV) rays of the sun
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pruritus
severe itching
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purpura
hemorrhages intot he skin due to fragile blood vessels that appear dark brown/ purplish. commonly seen in older adults.
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purulent
containing pus or an infection that is producing pus.
pus consists of dead bacteria, white blood cells, and tissue debris.
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pustule
raised spot on the skin containing pus
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pyoderma
the presence of pus on or in the layers of skin.
a sign of bacterial infection.
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scleroderma
a condition in which the skin has lost its elasticity and become hardened
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sebohhea
oily discharge
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suppurative
containing or producing pus
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ulcer
open sore or lesion in skin or mucous membrane
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urticaria
also called hives; a skin eruption of pale reddish wheals with severe itching. usually associated with food allergy, stress of drug reactions
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vesicle
a blister; small, fluid-filled raised spot on the skin
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wheal
small, round, swollen area on the skin; typically seen in allergic skin reactions such as hives and usually accompanied by urticaria
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xeroderma
condition in which the skin is abnormally dry
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abcess
a collection of pus in the skin
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acne
inflammatory diseases of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles resulting in papules and pustules
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acne rosacea
chronic form of acne seen in adults involving redness, tiny pimples, and broken blood vessels, primarily on the nose and cheeks
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acne vulgaris
common form of acne seen in teenagers. characterized by comedos, papules, and pustules
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albinism
a genetic condition in which the body is unable to make melanin. characterized by white hair and skin and red pupils due to the lack of pigment. the person with albinism is called an albino
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basal cell carcinoma (BCC)
cancerous tumor of the basal cell layer of the epidermis. a frequent type of skin cancer that rarely metastasizes or spreads. these cancers can arise on sun-exposed skin
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burn
damage to the skin that can result from exposure to open fire, electricity, ultraviolet (UV) light from the sun or caustic chemicals. seriousness depends on the amount of body surface involved and the depth of the burn as determined by the amount of damage to each layer. skin and burns are categorized as first degree, second degree, or third degree.
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first degree burn
superficial
reddened skin
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second degree burn
blistered skin
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third degree burn
charring of the skin
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cellulitis
a diffuse, acute infection and inflammation of the connective tissue found in the skin
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cicatrix
a scar
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decubitus ulcer
open sore caused by pressure over bony prominences cutting off the blood flow to the overlaying skin. these can appear in bedridden patients who lie in one position too long and can be difficult to heal.
also called bedsore or pressure sore
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dermatitis
inflammation of the skin
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dermatosis
a general term indicating the presence of an abnormal skin condition
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dry gangrene
late stages of gangrene characterized by the affected area becoming dried, blackened, and shriveled
referred to as mummified
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eczema
superficial dermatitis of unknown cause accompanied by redness, vesicles, itching, and crusting
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gangrene
tissue necrosis usually due to deficient blood supply
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ichthyosis
condition in which skin becomes dry, scaly, and keratinized
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impetigo
a highly infectious bacterial infection of the skin with pustules that rupture and become crusted over
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Kaposi's sarcoma
form of skin cancer frequently seen in acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) patients. consists of brownish-purple papules that spread from the skin an metastasize to internal organs
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keloid
formation of raised and thickened hypertrophic scar after injury or surgery
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keratosis
term for any skin condition involving an overgrowth and thickening of the epidermis layer
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laceration
a torn or jagged wound; incorrectly used to describe a cut
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malignant melanoma (MM)
dangerous form of skin cancer caused by an uncontrolled growth of melanocytes. may quickly metastasize or spread to internal organs.
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pediculosis
infestation with lice. the eggs laid by the lice are called nits and cling tightly to hair.
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psoriasis
chronic inflammatory condition consisting of papules forming "silvery scale" patches with circular borders.
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rubella
contagious viral skin infection. commonly called German measles.
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scabies
contagious skin disease caused by an egg-laying mite that burrows through the skin and causes redness and intense itching; often seen in children.
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sebaceous cyst
sac under the skin filled with sebum or oil from a sebaceous gland. this can grow to a large size and may need to be excised.
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squamous cell carcinoma (SCC)
cancer of the epidermis layer of skin that may invade deeper tissue and metastasize. often begins as a sore that does not heal.
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strawberry hemanogioma
congenital collection of dilated blood vessels causing a red birthmark that fades a few months after birth
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systemic lupus erythematosus
chronic disease of the connective tissue that injures the skin, joints, kidneys, nervous system, and mucous membranes. this is an autoimmune condition. may produce characteristic red scaly butterfly rash across the cheeks and nose.
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tinea
fungal skin disease resulting in itching, scaling lesions
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tinea capitis
fungal infection of the scalp.
commonly called ringworm
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varicella
contagious viral skin infection.
commonly called chickenpox
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verruca
commonly called warts
a benign growth caused by a virus. has a rough surface that is removed by chemicals and/or laser therapy
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vitiligo
disappearance of pigment from the skin in patches, causing a milk-white appearance
also called leukoderma
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wet gangrene
an area of gangrene that becomes secondarily infected by pus-producing bacteria
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alopecia
absence or loss of hair, especially of the head
commonly called baldness
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carbuncle
furuncle involving several hair follicles
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furuncle
bacterial infection of a hair follicle.
characterized by redness, pain, and swelling.
also called a boil
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trichomycosis
abnormal condition of hair fungus
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onychia
infected nail bed
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onychomycosis
abnormal condition of nail fungus
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onychophagia
nail eating / nail biting
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paronychia
infection of the skin fold around the nail
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culture and sensitivity (C&S)
laboratory test that grows a colony of bacteria removed from an infected area in order to identify the specific infecting bacteria and then determine its sensitivity to a variety of antibiotics
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biopsy
piece of tissue removed by syringe and needle, knife, punch, or brush to examine under a microscope. used to aid in diagnosis.
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exfoliative cytology
scraping cells from tissue and then examining them under a microscope
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frozen section (FS)
thin piece of tissue cut from a frozen specimen for rapid examination under a microscope
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fungal scrapings
scrapings, taken with a curette or scraper, of tissue from lesions are placed on a growth medium and examined under a microscope to identify fungal growth
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allograft
skin graft from one person to another; donor is usually a cadaver
also called homograft
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autograft
skin gradft from a person's own body
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dermatome
instrument for cutting the skin or thin transplants of skin
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dermatoplasty
skin grafting; transplantation of skin
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skin graft (SG)
transfer of skin from a normal area to cover another site. used to treat burn victims and after some surgical procedures.
also called dermatoplasty
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xenograft
skin graft from an animal of another species (usually a pig) to a human.
also called heterograft
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cauterization
destruction of tissue by using caustic chemicals, electric currents, or by heating or freezing.
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cryosurgery
use of extreme cold to freeze and destroy tissue
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curettage
removal of superficial skin lesions with a curette (surgical instrument shaped like a spoon) or scraper
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debridement
removal of foreign material and dead or damaged tissue from a wound
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electrocautery
to destroy tissue with an electric current
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incision and drainage
making an incision to create an opening for the drainage of material such as pus
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onychectomy
removal of a nail
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chemabrasion
abrasion using chemicals
also called a chemical peel
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dermabrasion
abrasion or rubbing using wire brushes or sandpaper. performed to remove acne scars, tattoos, and scar tissue
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laser therapy
removal of skin lesions and birthmarks using a laser beam that emits intense heat and power at a close range. the laser converts frequencies of light into one small, powerful beam.
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liposuction
removal of fat beneath the skin by means of suction
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rhytidectomy
surgical removal of excess skin to eliminate wrinkles
commonly referred to as a face lift.
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anesthetic
deadens pain when applied to the skin
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antibiotic
kills bacteria causing skin infections
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antifungal
kills fungi infecting the skin
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antiparasitic
kills mites or lice
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antipruritic
reduces severe itching
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antiseptic
kills bacteria in skin cuts and wounds or at a surgical site
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corticosteroid cream
a cream containing a hormone produced by the adrenal cortex that has very strong anti-inflammatory properties
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Angi/o
Vessel
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Bas/o
The base
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Cis/o
To cut
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Esthesi/o
Feeling
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Carcin/o
Cancer
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Chem/o
Chemical
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Sarc/o
Flesh
