Skin Flashcards
the rubbing or scraping of the surface layer from an area of the skin
abrasion (note: ab- prefix means away from)
an enclosed collection of pus somewhere in the body, most often involving the skin
abscess
a diameter of a needle
gauge (note larger gauge -> smaller needle)
pus, or the condition of containing or discharging pus
purulence
injury to tissue with or without skin discoloration, without skin breakage from blunt trauma; commonly known as a bruise
contusion
similar to a contusion, but specifically an area of bluish discoloration >1 cm in diameter; different in that it may not necessarily result from trauma; also commonly known as “bruising”. Another term for bruising is hematoma.
ecchymosis
abnormal redness, typically of the skin or mucous membranes, in the presences of inflammation, injury, or infection
erythema
an abnormal yellowing, typically of the skin and from abnormally high levels of bilirubin in the blood
jaundice
a cut of the skin typically caused by accidental contact with a sharp object or edge; contrast with incision (intentional) and abrasion (superficial scrape only)
laceration
deficiency of color especially of the face and/or skin; noun form of the adjective pal
pallor
capable of being moved or compressed, typically as it relates to the presence/absence of pus in a possible abscess
fluctuance
bluish discoloration of a tissue resulting from oxygen deprivation
cyanosis
excessive sweating as a medical symptom
diaphoresis
yellowing of the “white part of the eye” in patients with liver disease de to elevated bilirubin levels
scleral icterus
a separation of layers, especially the parting of the sutured edges of a surgical wound
dehiscence