Integumetary Flashcards
Bx
Biopsy
CA
Cancer or carcinoma
Dx
Diagnosis
Etiol
Etiology
Lac
Lacerations
mm
Millimeter
Oint
Ointment
Sc
Spinal cord
Ung
Unguinal
BCC
Basal cell carcinoma
CM
Centimeter
FH
Family history
I&D
Incision and draining
ID
Infectious disease
SLE
Systemic lupus erythematous
Subcu
Subcutaneous
Opsy
Vision, view of
Auto
Self
Sub
Under, less, below
Sarc/o
Flesh, connective tissue
Esis
Abnormal condition, disease
Itis
Inflammation of
Osis
Abnormal condition
Fat tissue
Adipose
Transplantation of healthy tissue from one site to another in the same individual
Autograft
Earwax
Ceruminous
Inflammation of the skin
Dermatitis
Fungal infection of the skin
Dermatomycosis
A bruise
Ecchymosis
Sac or pouch like depression or cavity
Follicle
Absence of pigment in the skin, hair and eyes due abnormality in production of melanin
Albinism
Removal and examination of living tissue
Biopsy
Removal of foreign material and dead/damaged tissue in a wound
Debridement
The inner or deeper layer of skin, consisting of nerve and blood vessels
Dermis
Condition of profuse or excessive sweating
Diaphoresis
The outer layer of skin that forms a protective covering of the body and does not have a blood or nerve supply
Epidermis
Excessive growth of hair in unusual places, especially in women
Hirsutism
Overgrowth and thickening of the epidermis
Keratosis
Dark pigment of the skin
Melanin
Nipple shaped projection or elevation
Papilla
Beneath the skin
Subcutaneous
A wart
Verruca
Small crescent shaped area of fingernail
Lunula
Hair
Pilus
Pertaining to sebum or greasy substance
Sebaceous
Conveying sweat
Sudoriferous