Spring Quiz 8 Flashcards
parasite
an organism that attaches itself to, lives on or in, and derives its nutrition from another species
pediculosis
an infestation with lice
tinea
general term used for a group of related skin infections caused by different species of fungi
autoimmune
diseases in which the body makes antibodies directed against its own tissues
psoriasis
rash characterized by reddish, silver-scaled patches
rosacea
persistent erythematous rash of the central face
scleroderma
thickening and hardening of the skin due to new collagen formation
cyst
abnormal fluid-filled sac surrounded by a membrane
pustule
small protuberance one the skin containing pus
alopecia
partial or complete loss of hair, naturally or from medication
onychomycosis
condition of a fungus infection in a nail
paronychia
infection alongside the nail
scald
burn from contact with hot liquid or steam
allograft
skin graft from another person or a cadaver
autograft
a graft removed from the patient’s own skin
debridement
the removal of injured or necrotic tissue
eschar
the burnt, dead tissue ling on top of third-degree burns
clot
the mass of fibrin and cells that is produced in a wound
incision
a cut or surgical wound
excision
surgical removal of part or all of a structure
keloid
raised, irregular, lumpy scar due to excess collagen fiber production during healing of a wound
laceration
a tear or jagged wound of the skin caused by blunt trauma, not a cut
scab
crust that forms over a wound or sore during healing
suture
(noun) stitch to hold the edges of a wound together to. (verb) to stitch the edges of a wound together.
scabies
skin disease produced by mites
seborrhea
excessive amount of sebum
