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Flashcards in CH 10 Integumentary System (part 10) Deck (15)
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1
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Diffuse

A

meaning widespread

2
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Localized

A

meaning within a well-defined area

3
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Dermatocellulitis

A

inflammation of the skin and connective tissue

4
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Pyoderma

A

skin disease containing pus

5
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Pus

A

inflammatory disease made up of leukocytes, cell debris, and fluid

6
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Purulent

A

means containing or producing pus

7
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Furuncle

A

localized skin infection in a gland or hair follicle

-aka boil

8
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Carbuncle

A

cluster of furuncles

9
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Dermatomycosis

A

abnormal skin condition due to superficial fungus

-aka dermatophytosis

10
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Gangrene

A

necrosis associated with loss of circulation

11
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Necrosis

A

condition of dead tissue

12
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Putrefaction

A

the foul smell of decaying tissue

13
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Granuloma

A

small area of healing tissue

14
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Skin tag

A

small growths that hang from the body by stalks

15
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Polyp

A

growth from mucous membranes

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