World List 3/4 Terminology Flashcards
adipocele
hernia or swelling of fat
carcinoma
tumor of cancer
cellulitis
skin infection
anhidrosis
abnormal condition of no sweat
contusion
bruise
cryotherapy
cold treatment
cyanosis
abnormal condition of blue
decubitis ulcer
pressure ulcer “bed sore”
debridement
removal of dead/infected tissue from wound to promote healing
dehiscence
reopening of a previously closed wound
dermatitis
inflammation of the skin
dermatologist
specialist in the study of skin
dermatomycosis
abnormal condition of skin fungus
diaphoresis
sweating
ecchymosis
bruising
epidermoid
noncancerous cysts/small bumps below the skin
erythema
redness
erythematous
redness
hematoma
tumor of blood
hidrosis
abnormal condition of sweat
homograft
tissue graft from a donor of the same species as the recipient
hypodermic
pertaining to below the skin
ichthyosis
abnormal condition of dry, scaly (skin)
hyperhidrosis
abnormal condition of excessive sweat
induration
abnormal hard area overlying an area of soft tissue or organ
keloid
abnormal scar formation
onychomalacia
softening of nails
melanoma
tumor of black (skin cancer developed from melanocytes)
pallor
paleness
paronychia
skin infection occurring around the nails
psoriasis
chronic skin condition marked by dry scaly patches and itchy
petechia
tiny red spots on the skin
pilonidal
abnormal cyst containing hair and skin debris
purulent
having pus
pruritic
itchy
scleroderma
skin hardening (tightening)