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Lesson 10 info Flashcards

1
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Albin/o

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white

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Cutane/o

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skin

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Derm/o, Dermat/o

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skin

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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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Kerat/o

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hard

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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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Onych/o

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fingernail or toenail

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Pil/o

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hair

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Py/o

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pus

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Scler/o

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hard

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Seb/o

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sebum

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Ungu/o

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fingernail or toenail

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Xer/o

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dry

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epi-

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above

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hyper-

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excessive

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par-

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beside, near

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sub-

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below

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21
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-derma

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skin

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22
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-ectomy

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surgical removal

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-ia

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abnormal condition

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-itis

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inflammation

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-lysis

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destruction

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-oma

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tumor

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-osis

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abnormal condition

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-plasty

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surgical repair

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-rrhea

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discharge

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30
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Alopecia

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also known as baldness, partial or complete loss of hair most common on the scalp

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Cellulitis

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an acute, rapidly spreading infecion within the connective tissues that is characterized by malaise, swelling, warmth, and red streaks

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Comedo

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a noninfected lesion formed by the buildup of sebum and keratin in a hair follicle

33
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Erythema

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redness of the skin due to capillary dilation

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Erythroderma

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abnormal redness of the entire surface

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Hematoma

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a swelling of clotted blood trapped in the tissues

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Impetigo

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a highly contagious bacterial skin infection characterized by isolated pustules that become crusted and rupture

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Keloid

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an abnormally raised or thickened scar that expands beyond the boundaries of the original incision

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Lipedema

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a chronic abnormal condition in women that is characterized by the accumulation of fat and fluid in the tissues just under the skin of the hips and legs

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Malignant Melanoma

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a type of skin cancer that occurs in the melanocytes

40
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Necrotizing fasciitis

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also known as flesh eating bacteria, is an infection of tissues caused by Group A streptococci, that can destroy body tissue, and may be fatal

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Pediculosis

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an infestation with lice

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Pruritis

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also known as itching, is associated with most forms of dermatitis

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Purulent

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producing or containing pus

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Rhytidectomy

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also known as a facelift, is the surgical removal of excess skin and fat for the elimination of wrinkles

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Scabies

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a skin infection caused by an infestation with the itch mite

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Squamous Cell Carcinoma

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originates as a malignant tumor of the thin scaly squamous cells of the epithelium; however, it can quickly spread to other body systems

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Tinea

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also known as ringworm, is a fungal infection that can grow on the skin, hair, or nails

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Urticaria

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also known as hives, are wheals caused by an allergic reaction

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Wheal

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a small bump that itches and often appears as a symptom of an allergic reaction

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Circumscribed

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occurring in a well-defined area

51
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Comedones

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pores that are plugged with sebum and dead skin cells

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Cutaneous

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pertaining to the skin

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Decubitus ulcer

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bedsore

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Diffuse

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spread out over a wide area, not localized

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Ecchymosis

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bruise

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Erythematous

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abnormal redness of the skin

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Exudate

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fluid that leaks out of an infected wound

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Inflammation

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tissue response to injury causing redness, swelling, warmth and/or pain

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Lesion

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area of tissue that has been damaged through injury or disease

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Localized

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confined to a particular area

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Nevus

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mole

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Pores

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tiny openings in the skin in which oil and sweat reach the surface

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Pruritus

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itching

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Prurulent

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containing pus

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Pus

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product of infection consisting of dead white blood cells and bacteria

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Sebum

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oily substance secreted by the sebaceous glands

67
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Serous

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wound drainage of plasma that is thin, clear, and watery

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Suppurative

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producing pus

69
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Urticaria

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hives

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Verruca

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wart

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BCC

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basal cell carcinoma

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Bx

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biopsy

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cm

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centimeter

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I&D

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incision and drainage

75
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SC, subcu, Sub-Q

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subcutaneous

76
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SCC

A

squamous cell carcinoma

77
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SLE

A

systemic lupus erythematosus

The Integumentary System (6 decks)

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