M2 Part B Flashcards
Skin
skin
outer covering of the body
epidermis
outermost, nonvascular layer of the skin
dermis
underneath the epidermis, has blood supply, nerves, and glands
subcutaneous
layer underneath the dermis, contains fat tissue, fascia, blood supply, nerves
carcinoma
a malignant growth made of epithelial cells
keratosis
callus-like growth
melanoma
malignant mole consisting of pigment-forming cells; usually black and abnormally shaped
nevus
a highly pigmented area on the skin such as a mole or freckle, can be either flat or raised
acne vulgaris
bacterial infection characterized by pimples
carbuncle, furuncle
a painful local purulent inflammation of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, AKA boil
cellulitis
inflammation of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, bacterial, caused by a break in the skin
impetigo
skin disease caused by staph infection, characterized by vesicles, pustules, and yellowish crusts; highly infectious
MRSA
methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus; may be benign or cause any range of infections
rosacea
common skin condition characterized by redness of the nose and cheeks, develops into small pus-filled bumps
herpes (HSV-1)
AKA cold sores; can reoccur throughout life, caused by the herpes simplex virus
herpes (HSV-2)
AKA genital herpes; can reoccur throughout life, considered an STD, can negatively affect childbirth, caused by the herpes simplex virus
herpes zoster
AKA shingles; affects only those who have had chicken pox at some point in their lives, usually appears in 60s, very painful.
tinea
a fungal infection of the skin, such as athletes foot or ringworm.
Lyme disease
tick borne disease that causes a bull’s-eye rash
psoriasis
An autoimmune disease characterized by redness and silvery scales; most often on the scalp, elbows, or knees
syphilis
An STD of bacterial origin, can be life threatening if not treated
varicella
AKA chicken pox; very contagious disease, causes an itchy blister-like rash and other symptoms
albinism
condition of lacking all pigment of the skin, can include eyes and hair
alopecia
refers to loss of hair, can be autoimmune or from chemo
callus
a thickening of an area of skin
cyst
a closed sac with a distinct membrane, usually within the body
ecchymosis
AKA bruise; the escape of blood into surrounding tissues from ruptured blood vessels
erythema
abnormal redness of the skin
fissure
a small break or slit in tissue
laceration
a large gash, a torn and ragged wound
macule
a flat patch of skin that is altered in color
papule
a small solid elevation of the skin
paronychia
inflammation of the cuticle, often with infection
ulcer
a break in skin with loss of surface tissue
pustule
a small elevation of the skin containing pus and having an inflamed base
decubitus ulcer
AKA pressure ulcer; damage to an area of skin caused by consistent pressure on an area of skin over a period of time
urticaria
AKA hives; an allergic disorder marked by raised red patches of skin and itching
vesicle
AKA blister; a small bubble of skin containing watery liquid
vitiligo
a progressive skin disorder caused by the destruction of melanocytes, marked by distinct white spots of skin
biopsy
the removal and examination of tissue, cells, or fluids for examination
debridement
the surgical removal of damaged tissue to aid in healing
antihistamine
A substance that blocks histamine production in the body
eczema
Red inflammation of the skin, sometimes means the same as dermatitis
nodule
A small but solid rounded prominence
lesion
a general term for a “sore” on the skin
anesthetic
A substance that can provide numbness
hidr/o-
sweat
cutane/o-
skin, much like dermat/o
dermat/o-
skin, much like cutane/o
myc/o-
fungus
onych/o-
fingernail/toenail
