Intergumentary Signs and Symptoms

Question 1

abrasion

Answer 1

friction scraping away skin surface

Question 2

anhindrosis

Answer 2

condition of producing no sweat

Question 3

bulla

Answer 3

a large blister

Question 4

comedo

Answer 4

hardened sebum in hair follicle, blackhead

Question 5

contusion

Answer 5

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

Question 6

cyst

Answer 6

fluid-filled sac under skin

Question 7

depigmentation

Answer 7

loss of normal skin color

Question 8

diaphoresis

Answer 8

profuse sweating

Question 9

ecchymosis

Answer 9

blood collecting under skin following trauma, bruise

Question 10

erythema

Answer 10

red flushing of skin

Question 11

eschar

Answer 11

thick layer of dead tissue over a deep burn area

Question 12

hirsutism

Answer 12

excessive hair growth

Question 13

fissure

Answer 13

crack-like lesion on the skin

Question 14

hyperemia

Answer 14

redness of skin due to increased blood flow

Question 15

hyperhidrosis

Answer 15

excessive sweating

Question 16

hyperpigmentation

Answer 16

abnormal amount of pigmentation

Question 17

lesion

Answer 17

general term for an injury or abnormality

Question 18

leukoderma

Answer 18

white skin from lack of pigment

Question 19

lipoma

Answer 19

fatty mass

Question 20

macule

Answer 20

flat, discolored spot on skin

Question 21

necrosis

Answer 21

condition of cell or tissue death

Question 22

nevus

Answer 22

pigmented skin blemish, birthmark or mole

Question 23

nodule

Answer 23

firm, solid mass larger than .5cm

Question 24

onychomalacia

Answer 24

softening of nails

Question 25

pallor

Answer 25

abnormal paleness of skin

Question 26

papule

Answer 26

small, solid spot smaller than .5cm

Question 27

petechiae

Answer 27

spots from minute hemorrhages under skin

Question 28

photosensitivity

Answer 28

abnormal skin reaction to light

Question 29

pruritus

Answer 29

severe itching

Question 30

purpura

Answer 30

skin hemorrhage due to fragile blood vessels

Question 31

purulent

Answer 31

infection producing pus

Question 32

pustule

Answer 32

raised spot on skin containing pus

Question 33

pyoderma

Answer 33

having pus on or within skin

Question 34

scleroderma

Answer 34

hardened skin

Question 35

seborrhea

Answer 35

oily discharge

Question 36

suppurative

Answer 36

containing or producing pus

Question 37

ulcer

Answer 37

open sore in skin

Question 38

urticaria

Answer 38

hives

Question 39

vesicle

Answer 39

small, fluid-filled, raised spot, blister

Question 40

wheal

Answer 40

small, round, swollen area, typically allergic skin reaction