Week 13 Flashcards
abscess
a localized collection of puss in any body part resulting from invasion of a pyrogenic bacterium or other pathogen
contusion
a bruise
cyst
a closed sac or pouch with a definite wall, containing fluid, serous fluid, or solid material
decubitus ulcer
damage to the skin or underlying structures from compression or tissue and inadequate perfusion
dermis
the layer of skin lying immediately under the epidermis consisting of papillary and reticular layers
ecchymosis
superficial bleeding under the skin or a mucous membrane; a bruise
eczema
a general term for an itchy, red rash that initially weeps or oozes serum and may become crusted, thickened, or scaly
epidermis
outermost layer of skin
erythema
reddening of the skin
furuncle
tender dome shaped lesion, typically caused by infection around a hair follicle with staphylococcus aureus
gangrene
necrosis or death of tissue, usually resulting from deficient or absent blood supply
hematoma
swelling comprising a mass of extraverted blood confined to an organ tissue, space, and caused by a break in a blood vessel
impetigo
bacterial infection of skin caused by streptococci or staphylococci and marked by yellow to red, weeping and crusted pustular legions especially around the nose, mouth, eyes
pruritis
tingling or faintly burning skin sensation that prompts a person to rub or scratch; an itch
sebaceous gland
all secreting glands of the skin
subcutaneous
beneath the skin
sweat gland
any of the simple, coiled, tubular glands found on all body surfaces except margin of the lips, glans penis, and inner surface of prepuce
tinea
any fungal skin disease occurring on various parts of the body
urticaria
allergic reaction marked by multiple discrete swellings on the skin (wheals) that are intensely itchy and last up to 24 hours
wheal
a more or less round and temporary elevation of the skin, white in center with a pale-red periphery, accompanied by itching
