Structural/Functional Flashcards
1
Q
skin layers
A
- epidermis (keratin, melanin)
- dermis (sudoriferous and sebaceous glands)
- subcutaneous (and fatty) tissue
2
Q
adipose
A
fatty tissue
3
Q
albino
A
pigment deficiency in eyes, hair, skin
4
Q
cicatrix
A
scar
5
Q
dermatome
A
instrument used to cut the skin
6
Q
dermatologist
A
one who specializes in the study of skin and its diseases
7
Q
dermatology
A
the study of the skin and its diseases
8
Q
diaphoresis
A
excessive sweating (usually due to shock or illness)
9
Q
hypodermic
A
under/beneath the skin
10
Q
keloid
A
overgrowth of (excessive) scar tissue
11
Q
macule
A
flat pigmented (colored) spot on skin (freckle)
12
Q
nevus
A
mole
13
Q
pallor
A
paleness
14
Q
papule
A
small, solid skin elevation (skin tag, pimple)
15
Q
percutaneous
A
through the skin
