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Word List 3 - Integumentary System Terminology Flashcards

1
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Adipocele

A

Hernia Or Swelling Of Fat

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Anhidrosis

A

Abnormal Condition Of No Sweat

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3
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Carcinoma

A

Tumor Of Cancer

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4
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Cellulitis

A

Skin Infection

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5
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Contusion

A

Bruise

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6
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Cryotherapy

A

Cold Treatment

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Cyanosis

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Abnormal Condition Of Blue (Blue Color Of Skin Due To Lack Of Oxygen)

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Decubitus Ulcer

A

Pressure Ulcer “Bed Sore”

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Debridement

A

Removal Of Dead/Infected Tissue From Wound To Promote Healing

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Dehiscence

A

Reopening Of A Previously Closed Wound

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Dermatitis

A

Inflammation Of The Skin

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Dermatologist

A

Specialist In The Study Of Skin

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Dermatomycosis

A

Abnormal Condition Of Skin Fungus

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14
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Diaphoresis

A

Sweating

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15
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Ecchymosis

A

Bruising

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16
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Epidermoid

A

Noncancerous Cysts/Small Bumps Below The Skin

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Erythema

A

Redness

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Erythematous

19
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Hematoma

A

Tumor Of Blood (“Bruise”, Pooling Of Blood Outside A Blood Vessel)

20
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Hidrosis

A

Abnormal Condition Of Sweat

21
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Homograft

A

Tissue Graft From A Donor Of The Same Species As The Recipient

22
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Hyperhidrosis

A

Abnormal Condition Of Excessive Sweat

23
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Hypodermic

A

Pertaining To Below The Skin

24
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Ichthyosis

A

Abnormal Condition Of Dry, Scaly (Skin)

25
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Induration

A

Abnormal Hard Area Overlying An Area Of Soft Tissue Or Organ

26
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Keloid

A

Abnormal Scar Formation

27
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Melanoma

A

Tumor Of Black (Skin Cancer Developed From Melanocytes)

28
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Onychomalacia

A

Softening Of Nails

29
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Pallor

30
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Paronychia

A

Skin Infection Occurring Around The Nails

31
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Petechia

A

Tiny Red Spots On The Skin

32
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Pilonidal

A

Abnormal Cyst Containing Hair And Skin Debris

33
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Psoriasis

A

Chronic Skin Condition Marked By Dry Scaly Patches And Itchy

34
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Purulent

A

Having Pus

35
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Pruritic

36
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Scleroderma

A

Skin Hardening (Tightening)

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Seborrhea

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Skin Condition Causing Scaly Patches, Inflamed Skin And Dandruff

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Steatoma

A

Tumor Of Fat (Fatty Cyst Originating From A Sebaceous Gland)

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Subcutaneous

A

Pertaining To Below The Skin

40
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Sudoresis

A

Condition Of Sweat (Excessive Sweating)

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Trichopathy

A

Disease Of Hair

42
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Urticaria

43
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Xeroderma

Human Physiology 211 (Medical Terminology) (34 decks)

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