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Chapter 5: Bacteriology, Sanitation & Sterilization > Chapter 2 Key Terms > Flashcards

Chapter 2 Key Terms Flashcards

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Lesions

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Structural changes found in tissue that result from trauma or disease

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Dermatology

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The branch of medical science that relates to the diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions

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Dermatologist

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A physician whose medical expertise is diagnosing and treating skin conditions

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Macule

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A spot or discoloration level with the skin; a freckle

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Papule

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A small, elevated pimple in the skin; contains no fluid, but may develop pus

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Wheal

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An itchy, swollen lesion caused by a blow, scratch, or pressure

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Nodule

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A solid lamp, larger than a papule that may project above the skin or lie below it

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Tumor

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And abnormal swelling or enlargement, that can be malignant or benign

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Vesicle

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A small blister filled with clear fluid

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Bulla

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A large blister containing a watery fluid

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Pustule

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A small, row, raised area of inflamed skin filled with pus

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Scale

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A thin plate of horny epidermis

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Crust

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An accumulation of serum and pus, sometimes mixed with epidermal material

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Excoriation

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Abrasion or scratch on the skin

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Fissure

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A cut or crack in the skin

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Ulcer

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An open lesion on the skin or mucus membrane of the body; not caused by a wound

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Keloid

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The skin or film, that forms over a wound; contracts to later form a scar

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Septicemia

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Occurs when a bacterial infection enters the bloodstream also known as blood poisoning

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Impetigo

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Contagious infection of the skin; visible as brownish scabs, mainly around the mouth and nostrils

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Streptococci

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Spherical bacteria that causes such diseases that scarlet fever or pneumonia

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Staphylococci

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Bacteria typically occurring in clusters; inhabits the skin and mucous membranes

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Abscess

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An enclosed, pus containing cavity

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Necrotic

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Pertaining to dead tissue, surrounded by living tissue

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Mycoses

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Another name for fungal skin infections

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Ringworm (tinea corporis)

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A parasitic disease and its appendages; present as circular patches

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Parasite

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An organism that lives, and feeds off another organism

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Pediculosis

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Louse infestation

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Herpes simplex

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A virus, causing cold sores

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Verruca vulgaris

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A viral infection that causes the buildup of keratinized cells; commonly known as a wart

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Verucca plantaris

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A viral infection found on the soles of the feet; commonly known as a plantar wart

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Urticaria

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The itchy response to an allergen that causes mast cells to release histamine; commonly known as hives

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Eczema

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An inflammatory itching disease of the skin

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Systemic

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Pertaining to, or affecting the body as a whole

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Epinephrine

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A synthetic form of adrenaline that relaxes the airways and constrict blood vessels; used to treat asthma, and reduce blood loss

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Anaphylactic shock

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A sudden and potentially fatal allergic reaction in someone sensitive to a particular substance

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Erythromycin

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An antibiotic used to treat a broad range of bacterial infections

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Milia

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A white head of keratinized cells and sebum formed in a blind duct of the epidermidis

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Acne rosacea

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A form of acne usually occurring in adults, as opposed to adolescence, is visible as ruptured and dilated capillaries, usually around the nose and cheeks

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Vasodilation

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The widening of the blood vessels or arteries that increases blood flow

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Seborrhea

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In oily condition, caused by overactive sebaceous glands

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Basal cell carcinoma

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The most common type of skin cancer

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Squamous cell carcinoma

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The second common form of skin cancer; usually found on the lips and ears

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Keratosis

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Growth of hornlike tissue on the skin

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Malignant melanoma

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The most dangerous form of skin cancer, forms from the melanocytes in the epidermis

Chapter 5: Bacteriology, Sanitation & Sterilization (7 decks)

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