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Exam#3.2 Study Guide 9/23 > Terms > Flashcards

Terms Flashcards

1
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Epithelial cells

A

Cellular sheets that Cover inside and outside the body

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2
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Pathogen

A

disease causing organism

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3
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Synthesis

A

Formation of a chemical compound

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4
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Basal

A

Bottom layer

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5
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Melanocytes

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Cells that give our skin color

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6
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Strata

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Formed layers of material

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7
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Collagen

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Proteins found in the skin, provides strength and cushioning 

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8
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Elastin

A

Elastic proteins that allow tissue to resume their shape

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9
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Pores

A

Tiny openings in the surface of the skin

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10
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Cyst

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Nodule filled with semi solid material

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11
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Ecchymosis 

A

Bruise

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12
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Hematoma

A

Collection of blood trapped in tissue

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13
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Macule 

A

Flat blemish or discoloration

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14
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Nodule

A

Solid lesion less than 2 cm

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15
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Papule

A

Solid lesion less than 1 cm

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16
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Patch

A

Flat, nonpalpable Macule

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17
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Petechia

A

Tiny bruise

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18
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Plaque

A

Raised papule greater than 1 cm

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19
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Pupura 

A

Massive hemorrhage under the skin

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20
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Pastule

A

Lesion containing pus

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21
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Telangiectasia

A

Spider veins

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22
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Tumor

A

Nodule more than 2 cm

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23
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Vesicle

A

Blister

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24
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Wheal

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Hives

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25
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ESCHAR

A

Scab

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26
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FISSUR

A

Crack like lesion of the skin

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27
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Keloid

A

scar that is overgrowth of tissue

28
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Ulcer

A

Open sore

29
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Malignant

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Cancerous 

30
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Angioma

A

Tumor of blood vessel

31
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Dermatofibroma

A

Fibrous tumor of the skin

32
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Lipoma

A

Fatty tumor

33
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Seborrheic keratosis

A

Warty skin lesion caused by sun exposure

34
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Skin tags

A

Harmless outgrowth of skin

35
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Blepharoplasty

A

Surgical repair of eyelid

36
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Chemical peel

A

Mild acid to produce a superficial burn

37
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Dermabrasion

A

Surgical procedure to resurface the skin

38
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Dermatoplasty

A

Transplant of living skin

39
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Lipectomy

A

Removal of fatty tissue

40
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Liposuction

A

Suctioning fatty tissue

41
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RHYTIDECTOMY

A

Facelift

42
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Antiseptics

A

Substance that inhibits the growth of microorganisms

43
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Autoimmune

A

Disease in which Your immune system attacks your body

44
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Hereditary

A

Passed from parents to offspring

45
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INTERFERON

A

Protein that blocks viral action on the cell and protects against Viral invasion

46
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Sterile

A

Free of all microorganisms

47
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Spore

A

Bacteria that is very resistant to disinfection measures

48
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Antibodies

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A protein made by plasma cells in response to an antigen

49
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Candidiasis

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50
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Candidiasis

A

Yeast infection

51
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Defecation

A

Act of having a bowel movement

52
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Germicides

A

Agents that destroy pathogenic organisms

53
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Inanimate

A

Lifeless

54
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Tinea

A

Fungal skin disease

55
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Transmission

A

Spread of disease

56
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Vectors

A

Animals and insects that transmit disease

57
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Malaise

A

Weakness or discomfort

58
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PYEMIA

A

Pus in the blood

59
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Relapse 

A

Recurrence of symptoms after recovery

60
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Remission

A

Disappearance of a chronic or malignant disease

61
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Parenteral

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Injection

62
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Standard precautions

A

infection control practices for prevention of transmissible disease

63
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Disinfectant

A

Chemical agent to destroy harmful organisms

64
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Impervious

A

Not permitting penetration

65
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Non-invasive procedure

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Procedure that is not penetrate human tissue

66
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Nosocomial infection 

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Infection acquired in a healthcare setting

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