Unit 4 - diagnosis/treatment Flashcards
1
Q
allograft/homograft
A
tissue moved from one person to another (same species)
2
Q
anesthetic/anaesthetic
A
drug that causes loss of sensation (including pain)
3
Q
antibiotic
A
drug used to treat bacterial infections
4
Q
antihistamine
A
drug that counteracts histamine released from mast cells
5
Q
antipruritic
A
anti-itch drug
6
Q
antiseptic
A
discourages growth of microorganisms
7
Q
autograft
A
tissue moved from one place to another within same person
8
Q
cortisone
A
synthetic form of cortisol, potent steroid anti-inflammatory
9
Q
dermatologist
A
physician specialized in skin
10
Q
esthetician
A
within or between layers of skin
11
Q
intradermal
A
within or between layers of skin
12
Q
subcutaneous
A
below the skin, within the subcutaneous/hypodermal level
