Pathology Flashcards
abrasion
scraping away of the skin
abscess
localized collection of pus
actinic keratosis
hardened tissue formation - pre-cancerous
alopecia
Loss of hair
basal cell carcinoma
Skin cancer that resemble epidermis cells
candidiasis
yeast infection
cellulites
inflammation of the skin (with or without infection)
contusion
injury w/o break in the skin (bruise)
cyst
pouch of skin or mucous membrane, contains fluid or other material
decubitus ulcer
bedsore
dermatitis
inflammation of the skin
ecchymosis
bruise, discoloration of the skin from bleeding into the tissue
eczema
inflammatory skin disease w/ redness and itchin
edema
swelling of soft tissue because of fluid accumulation
erythema
redness of the skin
fissure
a crack in the skin membrane
gangrene
death of tissue due to loss of blood supply followed by bacterial invasion