rad tech 5 Flashcards
a scraping or rubbing of skin or mucous membrane as a result of friction to the area
abrasion
a localized collection of pus in any part of the body
abscess
partial or complete loss of hair
alopecia
surgical removal of a part of the body or a limb or part of a limb, performed to treat infections or gangrene
amputation
diffuse actue infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue characterized by localized heat, deep, redness, pain and swelling
cellulitis
injury to part of the body without break in skin
contusion
process of scraping material from the wall of a cavity or other surface to remove abnormal tissue or unwanted material
curettage
condition of bluish discoloration of the skin
cyanosis
closed sac or pouch in or within the skin that contains fluid, semifluid, or solid material
cyst
removal of debris, foreign objects, and damaged or necrotic tissue from a wound in order to prevent infection and allow it to heal
debridement
inflammation of the skin
dematitis
physician who specializes in the treatment of diseases and disorders of the skin
dermatologist
study of the skin
dermatology
layer of the skin immediately beneath the epidermis
dermis
secretion of sweat
diaphoresis
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
ecchymosis
outermost layer of the skin
epidermis
redness of the skin due to capillary dilation
erythema
abnormal passageway between two tubular organs or from organ to body surface
fistula
death of tissue; most often involving extremities
gangrene
benign tumor that consist of a mass of blood vessels and has reddish-purple color
hemangioma
natural anticoagulant substance produced by the body tissue
heparin
a substance found In all cells that is released during allergic reactions
histamine
circumscribed, slightly elevated lesions of the skin that are paler in the center then its surrounding edges
hives
skin
integument
body system consisting of the skin, hair, nails, sweat glands, and sebaceous glands
integumentary system
tear in the skin
laceration
darkly pigmented tumor
melanoma
small circumscribed swelling protruding above the skin
nodule
infestation of lice
pediculosis
small pinpoint hemorrhages of the skin
Petechia
small stalk-like growth that protrudes upward and outward form a mucous membrane surface, resembling a
mushroom stalk
polyp
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
Pressure ulcer (AKA Bedsore)
itching
pruritus
small elevation of the skin filled with pus, small abscess
pustule
circumscribed open sore or lesion of the skin that is accompanied by inflammation
ulcer
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
Urticaria
circumscribed slightly elevated lesion of the skin that is paler in the center than its surrounding edges; hives
wheal
acute or chronic inflammatory skin condition characterized by erythema papules, vesicles, pustules, scales, crusts, or scabs and accompanied by intense itching
eczema
acute viral infection characterized by painful vesicular eruptions on the skin following along the nerve pathways of underlying spinal or cranial nerves
herpes zoster (shingles)
contagious superficial skin infection
characterized by serous vesicles and pustules filled with millions of staphylococcus or streptococcus bacteria usually on the face
impetigo
malignant skin tumor originating
from melanocytes in preexisting nevi, freckles or skin with pigment
malignant melanoma
visual accumulation of melanocytes creating a flat or raised rounded macule or papule with definite borders
nevus
common non-infectious chronic disorder of the skin manifested by silvery white scales covering around
raised, reddened plaques, producing itching
psoriasis
highly contagious parasitic infestation caused by the human itch mite resulting in a rash and slightly raised thread like skin lines
scabies
more commonly known as ringworm, chronic fungus infection of the skin characterized by scaling,
itching, and sometimes painful lesions
tinea
heat or caustic substances that burn and scar the skin (coagulation of tissue)
cautery
removal of debris, foreign objects, and
damaged or necrotic tissue from a wound to prevent infection and to promote healing
dermabrasion
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
skin biopsy
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
skin graft
fat
adip/o
burn
caut/o
skin
cutane/o, derm/o, dermat/o
-edma
swelling
red
erythr/o
tissue
hist/o
fat
lip/o
black
melan/o
fungus
myc/o
hard
scler/o
scales
squam/o
biopsy
bx
PPD
purified protein derivative
TENS
translucent electrical nerve stimulation
UV
ultraviolet
