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SP14 Early Clinic > Quiz 1 - Definitions > Flashcards

Quiz 1 - Definitions Flashcards

1
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A general term to denote a pathologic or traumatic change in the tissue

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lesion

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2
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focal area of color change not elevated or depressed in realign to its surroundings; flat

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macule

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3
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solid, raised lesion less than 5mm in diameter

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papule

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4
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solid, raised lesion more than 5mm in diameter

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nodule

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5
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red in color

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erythematous

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6
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base is the widest part on an elevated lesion

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sessile

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base on an elevated lesion is narrower than the widest part

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pedunculated

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8
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exhibiting numerous surface projections

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papillary

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exhibiting a rough, warty surface

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verrucous

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superficial, partial or total loss of surface epithelium; may arise secondarily from rupture of bulla (blister)

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erosive

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11
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loss of surface epithelium down to the connective tissue, often appears depressed

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ulcerated

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12
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narrow, slit-like ulceration or groove

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fissure

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13
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slightly elevated and generally flat

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plaque

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flat, round, pinpoint area(s) of hemorrhage, usually 3mm or less

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petechia(e)

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hemorrhage into the skin, larger than 3mm but less than 1cm

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purpura

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16
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flat area of hemorrhage larger than 1cm; bruise

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ecchymosis

17
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fluid-filled, elevated, superficial, 5mm or less in diameter

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vesicle

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fluid-filled, elevated, superficial, greater than 5mm in diameter

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bulla

19
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superficial, circumscribed cavity filled with puss (purulent exudate)

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pustule

20
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hardened

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indurated

21
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wavelike on palpation due to liquid content

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fluctuant

22
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present in large quantity

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copious

23
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lines forming a skin pattern

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dermatoglyphics

24
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scalloped

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crenated

25
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abnormally swollen, distended or dilated

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varicose

26
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flakes of retained surface keratin

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scale

27
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dried blood, serum or purulent exudate on the skin surface

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crust

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