Intergumentary Signs and Symptoms Flashcards by Charlie Benard

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abrasion

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friction scraping away skin surface

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anhindrosis

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condition of producing no sweat

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bulla

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a large blister

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comedo

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hardened sebum in hair follicle, blackhead

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contusion

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injury caused by a blow, causes swelling, pain, bruising

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cyst

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fluid-filled sac under skin

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depigmentation

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loss of normal skin color

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diaphoresis

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profuse sweating

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ecchymosis

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blood collecting under skin following trauma, bruise

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erythema

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red flushing of skin

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eschar

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thick layer of dead tissue over a deep burn area

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hirsutism

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excessive hair growth

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fissure

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crack-like lesion on the skin

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hyperemia

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redness of skin due to increased blood flow

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hyperhidrosis

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excessive sweating

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hyperpigmentation

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abnormal amount of pigmentation

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lesion

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general term for an injury or abnormality

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leukoderma

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white skin from lack of pigment

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lipoma

A

fatty mass

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macule

A

flat, discolored spot on skin

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necrosis

A

condition of cell or tissue death

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nevus

A

pigmented skin blemish, birthmark or mole

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nodule

A

firm, solid mass larger than .5cm

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onychomalacia

A

softening of nails

pallor

abnormal paleness of skin

papule

small, solid spot smaller than .5cm

petechiae

spots from minute hemorrhages under skin

photosensitivity

abnormal skin reaction to light

pruritus

severe itching

purpura

skin hemorrhage due to fragile blood vessels

purulent

infection producing pus

pustule

raised spot on skin containing pus

pyoderma

having pus on or within skin

scleroderma

hardened skin

seborrhea

oily discharge

suppurative

containing or producing pus

ulcer

open sore in skin

urticaria

hives

vesicle

small, fluid-filled, raised spot, blister

wheal

small, round, swollen area, typically allergic skin reaction