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rad tech 5 Flashcards

1
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a scraping or rubbing of skin or mucous membrane as a result of friction to the area

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abrasion

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2
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a localized collection of pus in any part of the body

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abscess

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3
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partial or complete loss of hair

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alopecia

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4
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surgical removal of a part of the body or a limb or part of a limb, performed to treat infections or gangrene

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amputation

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5
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diffuse actue infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue characterized by localized heat, deep, redness, pain and swelling

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cellulitis

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6
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injury to part of the body without break in skin

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contusion

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process of scraping material from the wall of a cavity or other surface to remove abnormal tissue or unwanted material

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curettage

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8
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condition of bluish discoloration of the skin

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cyanosis

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9
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closed sac or pouch in or within the skin that contains fluid, semifluid, or solid material

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cyst

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10
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removal of debris, foreign objects, and damaged or necrotic tissue from a wound in order to prevent infection and allow it to heal

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debridement

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11
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inflammation of the skin

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dematitis

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12
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physician who specializes in the treatment of diseases and disorders of the skin

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dermatologist

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13
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study of the skin

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dermatology

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14
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layer of the skin immediately beneath the epidermis

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dermis

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15
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secretion of sweat

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diaphoresis

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16
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blueish black discoloration of an area of the skin or mucous membrane caused by an escape of blood into tissue as a result of injury; bruise

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ecchymosis

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17
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outermost layer of the skin

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epidermis

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18
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redness of the skin due to capillary dilation

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erythema

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19
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abnormal passageway between two tubular organs or from organ to body surface

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fistula

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20
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death of tissue; most often involving extremities

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gangrene

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21
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benign tumor that consist of a mass of blood vessels and has reddish-purple color

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hemangioma

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22
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natural anticoagulant substance produced by the body tissue

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heparin

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23
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a substance found In all cells that is released during allergic reactions

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histamine

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24
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circumscribed, slightly elevated lesions of the skin that are paler in the center then its surrounding edges

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hives

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25
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skin

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integument

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26
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body system consisting of the skin, hair, nails, sweat glands, and sebaceous glands

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integumentary system

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27
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tear in the skin

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laceration

28
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darkly pigmented tumor

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melanoma

29
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small circumscribed swelling protruding above the skin

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nodule

30
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infestation of lice

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pediculosis

31
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small pinpoint hemorrhages of the skin

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Petechia

32
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small stalk-like growth that protrudes upward and outward form a mucous membrane surface, resembling a
mushroom stalk

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polyp

33
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inflammation sore or ulcer of the skin over a bony prominence of the body,
resulting from loss of blood supply and oxygen to the area due to prolonged pressure on the body part

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Pressure ulcer (AKA Bedsore)

34
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itching

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pruritus

35
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small elevation of the skin filled with pus, small abscess

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pustule

36
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circumscribed open sore or lesion of the skin that is accompanied by inflammation

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ulcer

37
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reaction of the skin in which there is an
appearance of smooth, slightly elevated patches (wheals) that are redder or paler than the surrounding skin and often are accompanied by severe itching

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Urticaria

38
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circumscribed slightly elevated lesion of the skin that is paler in the center than its surrounding edges; hives

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wheal

39
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acute or chronic inflammatory skin condition characterized by erythema papules, vesicles, pustules, scales, crusts, or scabs and accompanied by intense itching

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eczema

40
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acute viral infection characterized by painful vesicular eruptions on the skin following along the nerve pathways of underlying spinal or cranial nerves

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herpes zoster (shingles)

41
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contagious superficial skin infection
characterized by serous vesicles and pustules filled with millions of staphylococcus or streptococcus bacteria usually on the face

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impetigo

42
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malignant skin tumor originating
from melanocytes in preexisting nevi, freckles or skin with pigment

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malignant melanoma

43
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visual accumulation of melanocytes creating a flat or raised rounded macule or papule with definite borders

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nevus

44
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common non-infectious chronic disorder of the skin manifested by silvery white scales covering around
raised, reddened plaques, producing itching

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psoriasis

45
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highly contagious parasitic infestation caused by the human itch mite resulting in a rash and slightly raised thread like skin lines

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scabies

46
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more commonly known as ringworm, chronic fungus infection of the skin characterized by scaling,
itching, and sometimes painful lesions

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tinea

47
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heat or caustic substances that burn and scar the skin (coagulation of tissue)

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cautery

48
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removal of debris, foreign objects, and
damaged or necrotic tissue from a wound to prevent infection and to promote healing

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dermabrasion

49
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removal of a small piece of tissue from a skin lesion for the purpose of examining it under a microscope
to confirm or establish a diagnosis

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skin biopsy

50
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process of placing tissue on a recipient site, taken from a donor site to provide a protective mechanism of skin to an area unable to regenerate skin

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skin graft

51
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fat

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adip/o

52
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burn

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caut/o

53
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skin

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cutane/o, derm/o, dermat/o

54
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-edma

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swelling

55
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red

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erythr/o

56
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tissue

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hist/o

57
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fat

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lip/o

58
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black

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melan/o

59
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fungus

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myc/o

60
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hard

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scler/o

61
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scales

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squam/o

62
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biopsy

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bx

63
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PPD

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purified protein derivative

64
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TENS

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translucent electrical nerve stimulation

65
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UV

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ultraviolet

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