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M2 Part B Flashcards

Skin

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skin

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outer covering of the body

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epidermis

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outermost, nonvascular layer of the skin

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dermis

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underneath the epidermis, has blood supply, nerves, and glands

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subcutaneous

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layer underneath the dermis, contains fat tissue, fascia, blood supply, nerves

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carcinoma

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a malignant growth made of epithelial cells

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keratosis

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callus-like growth

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melanoma

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malignant mole consisting of pigment-forming cells; usually black and abnormally shaped

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nevus

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a highly pigmented area on the skin such as a mole or freckle, can be either flat or raised

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acne vulgaris

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bacterial infection characterized by pimples

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carbuncle, furuncle

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a painful local purulent inflammation of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, AKA boil

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cellulitis

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inflammation of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, bacterial, caused by a break in the skin

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impetigo

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skin disease caused by staph infection, characterized by vesicles, pustules, and yellowish crusts; highly infectious

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MRSA

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methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus; may be benign or cause any range of infections

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rosacea

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common skin condition characterized by redness of the nose and cheeks, develops into small pus-filled bumps

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herpes (HSV-1)

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AKA cold sores; can reoccur throughout life, caused by the herpes simplex virus

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herpes (HSV-2)

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AKA genital herpes; can reoccur throughout life, considered an STD, can negatively affect childbirth, caused by the herpes simplex virus

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herpes zoster

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AKA shingles; affects only those who have had chicken pox at some point in their lives, usually appears in 60s, very painful.

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tinea

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a fungal infection of the skin, such as athletes foot or ringworm.

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Lyme disease

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tick borne disease that causes a bull’s-eye rash

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psoriasis

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An autoimmune disease characterized by redness and silvery scales; most often on the scalp, elbows, or knees

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syphilis

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An STD of bacterial origin, can be life threatening if not treated

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varicella

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AKA chicken pox; very contagious disease, causes an itchy blister-like rash and other symptoms

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albinism

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condition of lacking all pigment of the skin, can include eyes and hair

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alopecia

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refers to loss of hair, can be autoimmune or from chemo

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callus

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a thickening of an area of skin

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cyst

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a closed sac with a distinct membrane, usually within the body

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ecchymosis

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AKA bruise; the escape of blood into surrounding tissues from ruptured blood vessels

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erythema

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abnormal redness of the skin

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fissure

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a small break or slit in tissue

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laceration

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a large gash, a torn and ragged wound

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macule

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a flat patch of skin that is altered in color

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papule

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a small solid elevation of the skin

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paronychia

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inflammation of the cuticle, often with infection

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ulcer

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a break in skin with loss of surface tissue

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pustule

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a small elevation of the skin containing pus and having an inflamed base

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decubitus ulcer

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AKA pressure ulcer; damage to an area of skin caused by consistent pressure on an area of skin over a period of time

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urticaria

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AKA hives; an allergic disorder marked by raised red patches of skin and itching

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vesicle

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AKA blister; a small bubble of skin containing watery liquid

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vitiligo

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a progressive skin disorder caused by the destruction of melanocytes, marked by distinct white spots of skin

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biopsy

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the removal and examination of tissue, cells, or fluids for examination

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debridement

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the surgical removal of damaged tissue to aid in healing

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antihistamine

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A substance that blocks histamine production in the body

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eczema

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Red inflammation of the skin, sometimes means the same as dermatitis

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nodule

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A small but solid rounded prominence

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lesion

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a general term for a “sore” on the skin

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anesthetic

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A substance that can provide numbness

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hidr/o-

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sweat

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cutane/o-

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skin, much like dermat/o

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dermat/o-

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skin, much like cutane/o

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myc/o-

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fungus

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onych/o-

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fingernail/toenail

AHE 110 (7 decks)

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