The Integumentary System Flashcards
(51 cards)
Abrasion / Abrasión
A damaged area of the skin caused by wearing away or scraping. *The precise translation is abrasión; however, rasponazo, rozadura o raspón could be more efficient options. Also possible: excoriación.
Abscess / Absceso
A collection of pus in any given area caused by bacteria, parasites or foreign material.
Alopecia / Alopecia
Total or partial loss of hair on the body; also called baldness.
Basal cell carcinoma / Basalioma
Skin cancer that starts in the cells that are designed to make new cells as old ones die off; occurs most often on sun-exposed areas of the skin. *Other correct translations: carcinoma de células basales o carcinoma basocelular.
Bedsores / Llagas por presión
Injury or breakage of the skin caused by prolonged pressure such as sitting or lying down for too long. *Bedsores are also called pressure sores or pressure ulcers. Other possible translations: úlcera de decúbito, escara de decúbito.
Boil / Forúnculo
Another term for furuncle, this is a dome-shaped lesion filled with pus due to an infected or inflamed hair follicle.
Cauterize / Cauterizar
To burn the skin at the site of a wound using a chemical caustic substance or heating instrument to stop the bleeding or prevent infection.
Cryosurgery / Criocirugía
A procedure that uses intense cold to destroy Criocirugía undesired skin tissue, such as warts.
Cyst / Quiste
A cavity or sac containing fluid anywhere on or in the body. *A cyst is also known as a vesicle.
Debridement / Desbridamiento
The surgical cleaning of a wound to remove contaminated or damaged tissues and/or foreign material. *Also translated as limpieza quirúrgica.
Dermabrasion / Dermoabrasión
A procedure used in cosmetic surgery that removes the outer layer of skin to resurface the area with new, smooth skin, giving a more youthful appearance.
Dermis / Dermis
The layer of skin under the epidermis that holds capillaries, sweat glands, nerve endings, and hair follicles.
Dermatitis / Dermatitis
Red, inflamed skin tissue that may be warm to the touch, sore, or blistering; often the result of direct irritation from allergens or other external agents
Diaphoresis / Diaforesis
Unusually excessive sweating, generally caused by Diaforesis drug side effects or disease.
Ecchymosis / Equimosis
Skin discoloration forming an irregular flat bluish spot, usually the result of bleeding under the skin caused by bruising.
Eczema / Eczema
Also called atopic dermatitis, this is a chronic Eczema condition marked by itchy redness to the skin.
Edema / Edema
A collection of fluid in the tissues, leading to swelling and inflammation, especially in the legs, feet, hands, and arms.
Epidermis / Epidérmis
The outermost layer of the skin that protects the body from external chemicals and agents.
Erythema / Eritema
Reddening of the skin, usually in patches, but superficial in nature; generally caused by dilation of the capillaries.
Fissure / Fisura
A breakage or crack in the skin that forms as a long and narrow opening.
Gangrene / Gangrena
A condition marked by discoloration of the skin as a result of tissue death caused by infection or loss of blood flow to the area. Most commonly seen in the extremities.
Hives / Urticaria
Red, round welts on the skin that itch and may become swollen; generally caused by an allergic reaction. *Hives are also called urticaria in English. It can also be
translated as ronchas.
Impetigo / Impetígo
Generally occurring in small children, this condition is characterized by red sores around the mouth and nose and on the feet and hands; the sores eventually rupture, leaving a honey-colored scab or appearance.
Intradermal / Intradérmico
This is a medication or fluid administration route, indicating just below or under the epidermis.
