Unit 4: Integumentary System - Word List Flashcards
acne vulgaris
chronic skin disease involving blockage and/or inflammation of hairl follicles and their accompanying sebaceous glands.
adipocyte
adip/o-cyte
a cell specialized for the storage of fat, found in connective tissue
albinism
genetic disorder that affects the production of melanin, the pigment that colors skin, hair and eyes.
leukoderma
leuk/o-derm/a, literally white skin.
genetic disorder that affects the production of melanin, the pigment that colors skin, hair and eyes.
anhidrosis
an-hidr-osis
condition where there is little to no sweat
first-degree burn
only effecting the epidermis (outer layer of skin), burn site appears red, painful, dry, and absent of blisters. Sunburns being the most common.
second-degree burn
Effects the epidermis, and dermis, causes swelling, and red, white, or splotchy skin. Blisters may develop and pain can be severe. Can lead to scarring.
third-degree burn
Effects all three layers of the skin, epidermis, dermis, and hypo dermis. Skin appears stiff, waxy white, leather, or tan. Usually requires a skin graft.
fourth-degree burn
Highest level of burns, affects all layers of skin, muscle, tendons, and bones.
cryosurgery
cryo-surgery
Surgical procedure done using frozen substances such as liquid nitrogen, liquid nitrous oxide, or compressed argon gas.
cutaneous
relating to the skin.
cyanoderma
cyan/o-derma
blue skin
cyanosis
cyan-osis, a condition of blue
a bluish discoloration of the skin resulting from poor circulation of inade
cyanosis
cyan-osis, a condition of blue
a bluish discoloration of the skin resulting from poor circulation of inadequate oxygenation of the blood.
dacryocystorhinostomy
dacry/o-cyst/o-rhin/o-stomy, surgical opening of a tear duct through the nose. usually done after your tear duct has become blocked.
dermabrasion
derm-abrasion
the removal of the top layer of the skin due to friction
dermatology
dermat-ology, the study of the skin
dermatome
areas of skin on your body that rely on specific nerve connections on your spine
dermatomycosis
dermat/o-myc-osis, condition of fungus on the skin.
dermatopathy
dermat/o-pathy, disease of the skin
dermatoscope
dermat/o-scope
a tool used to inspect the skin
dermatosis
dermat-osis
condition of the skin
dermis
The middle layer of the skin between the epidermis and the hypodermis. Contains nerve endings, sweat glands, hair follicles, and capillaries.
epidermis
the outer layer of the skin overlaying the dermis, provides protection to the body.
erosion
erythroderma
eumelanin
excoriation
fissure
folliculitis
hematoma
hidradenitis
hyperhidrosis
hypertrichosis
hypodermic
pertaining to the bottom layer of skin
hypohidrosis
ichthyosis
intradermal
keratoderma
keratosis
lipoma
melanin
melanocyte
mycodermatitis
mycosis
onychocryptosis
onychodystrophy
onycholysis
onychomycosis
onychophagia
onychoschizia
paronychia
pediculosis
percutaneous
pheomelanin
pityiasis capitis
rhytidectomy
scabies
sclerderma
sebaceous
steatosis
telangiectasia
tinea barbae
tinea corporis
tinea cruris
tinea pedis
tropical
transdermal
trichomycosis
trichopathy
trichotillomania
xanthoderma
xeroderma
papules
small, raised, solid skin bumps
vesicles
small, raised, fluid-filled skin bumps
pustules
small, raised, pus-filled skin bumps
coalesce
fuse, grow, or run together
lesion
a region in an organ or tissue which has suffered damage through injury or disease, such as a wound, ulcer, abscess, or tumor.
impetigo
bacterial skin infection caused by group A streptococci or poor hygiene
