Ch. 5 Flashcards
(122 cards)
1
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Generic term for an agent that stimulates development of male characteristics
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androgen
1
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very small duct
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ductule
2
Q
state in which the regulatory mechanisms of the body maintain an internal environment
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homeostasis
2
Q
pouch of skin in the male that contains testicles
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scrotum
3
Q
formation of a complex substance by the union of simpler compounds or elements
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synthesis
3
Q
to produce by synthesis
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synthesize
4
Q
abnormal condition of fat
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adiposis
4
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hernia containing fat
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lipocele
5
Q
inflammation of fatty tissue
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steatitis
5
Q
pertaining to beneath the skin
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subcutaneous
6
Q
surgical repair of the skin
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dermatoplasty
6
Q
pertaining to under the skin
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hypodermic
7
Q
inflammation of the sweat glands
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hidradenitis
8
Q
profuse sweating
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sudoresis
9
Q
abnormal condition of dry or scaly skin
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ichthy
10
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abnormal condition of horny tissue
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keratosis
11
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black tumor
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melanoma
12
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fungal infection of the skin
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dermatomycosis
12
Q
softening of the nails
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onychomalacia
13
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pertaining to the nails
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ungual
13
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pertaining to hair in a nest
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pilonidal
14
Q
disease involving the hair
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trichopathy
15
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hardening of the skin
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scleroderma
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discharge of sebum
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seborrhea
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pertaining to scales
squamous
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skin transplantation from a foreign donor for a human
xenograft
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dry skin
xeroderma
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fat cell
lipocyte
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pus in the skin
pyoderma
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specialist in treatment of skin disorders
dermatologist
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study of the skin
dermatology
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use of cold in the treatment
cryotherapy
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abnormal condition of absence of sweat
anhidrosis
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excessive or profuse sweating
diaphoresis
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above the skin
epidermis
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transplantation of tissue between individuals of the same species
homograft
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excessive or profuse sweating
hyperhidrosis
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pertaining to beneath the nail of a finger or toe
subungual
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flat lesion, pigmented, circumscribed area less than 1 cm in diameter. ex freckle, flat mole
macule
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solid, elevated lesion less than 1 cm in diameter that may be the same color as the skin or pigmented. ex wart, pimple
papule
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elevated lesion, circumscribed, fluid-filled lesion less than 0.5 cm in diameter ex poison ivy
vesicle
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palpable, circumscribed lesion; larger and deeper than a papule o.6-2 cm in diameter; extends into the dermal area. ex malignant tumor
nodule
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small, raised, circumscribed lesion that contains pus; usually less than 1 cm in diameter. ex acne
pustule
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solid, elevated lesion larger than 2 cm in diameter that extends into the dermal and subcutaneous layers. ex lipoma
tumor
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a vesicle or blister larger than 1 cm in diameter. ex poison
bulla
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elevated, firm, rounded lesion with localized skin edema that varies in size, shape, and color; paler in the center than its surrounding edges; accompanied by itching. ex hives
wheal
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linear scratch marks or traumatized abrasions of the epidermis ex. scratches, abrasions
excoriations
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small or crack like sore that extends into the dermal layer; could be caused by continuous inflammation and drying
fissure
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an open sore or lesion that extends to the dermis and usually heals with scarring. ex. pressure sores
ulcer
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localized collection of pus at the site of an infection
abscess
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inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles of the skin
acne
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partial or complete loss of hair resulting from normal aging
alopecia
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intraepidermal carcinoma characterized by red-brown scaly or crusted lesions that resemble a patch of psoriasis
Bowen disease
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diffuse, acute infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
cellulitis
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pigmentary skin discoloration usually occurring in yellowish brown patches
chloasma
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Typical small skin lesion of acne vulgaris caused by accumulation of keratin, bacteria, and dried sebum plugging an excretory duct of the skin
comedo
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infection of the skin cause by fungi
dermatomycosis
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skin discoloration consisting of a large, irregularly formed hemorrhagic area with colors changing from blue-black to greenish brown or yellow
ecchymosis
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chronic skin inflammation characterized by erythema, papules, vesicles, pustules
eczema
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redness of the skin caused by swelling of the capillaries
erythema
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damaged tissue following a severe burn
eschar
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bacterial skin infection characterized by isolated pustules that become crusted and rupture
impetigo
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thickened area of the epidermis or any horny growth on the skin
keratosis
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small brown macules, especially on the face and arms, brought on by sun exposure, usually in a middle-aged or older person
lentigo
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unnatural paleness or absence of color in the skin
pallor
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infestation with lice, transmitted by personal contact or common use of brushes, combs, headgear
pediculosis
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minute, pinpoint hemorrhage under the skin
petechia
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skin ulceration caused by prolonged pressure from lying in one position that prevents blood flow to the tissues, usually in bedridden patients
pressure ulcer
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intense itching
pruritus
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chronic skin disease characterized by circumscribed red patches covered by thick, dry, silvery, adherent scales caused by excessive development of the basal layer of the epidermis
psoriasis
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bleeding disorder characterized by hemorrhage into the tissues
purpura
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contagious skin disease transmitted by the itch mite, commonly through sexual contact
scabies
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fungal skin infection whose name commonly indicates the body part affected
tinea
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allergic reaction of the skin characterized by the eruption of pale red, elevated patches called wheals
urticaria
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epidermal growth caused by a virus; also known as warts
verruca
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localized loss of skin pigmentation characterized by milk-white patches
vitiligo
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test in which a suspected allergen or sensitizer is applied to or injected into the skin to determine the patient's sensitivity to it
skin test
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skin test that identifies suspected allergens by subcutaneously injecting small amounts of extracts of the suspected allergens and observing the skin for a subsequent reaction
intradermal skin test
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skin test that identifies suspected allergens by topical application of the substance to be tested
patch skin test
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skin test that identifies suspected allergens by placing a small quantity of the suspected allergen on a lightly scratched area of the skin
scratch skin test
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representative tissue sample removed from a body site for microscopic examination
biopsy
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removal of a small tissue sample for examination using a hollow needle
needle biopsy
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removal of a small core of tissue using a hollow punch
punch biopsy
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removal of surgical blade is used to remove elevated lesions
shave biopsy
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ultrathn slice of tissue from a frozen specimen for immediate pathological examination
frozen section biopsy
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chemical removal of the outer layers of skin to treat acne scarring and general keratoses
chemical peel
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removal of necrotized tissue from a wound by surgical excision, enzymes, or chemical agents
debridement
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rubbing using wire brushes or sandpaper to mechanically scrape away the epidermis
dermabrasion
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tissue destruction by means of high-frequency electric current
fulguration
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use of subfreezing temperature to destroy or eliminate abnormal tissue
cryosurgery
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process of cutting through a lesion such as an abscess and draining its contents
incision and drainage
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surgical procedure to transplant healthy tissue by applying it to an injured site
skin graft
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transplantation of healthy tissue from one person to another person
allograft
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transplantation of healthy tissue from one site to another site in the same individual
autograft
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transplantation of artificial skin produced from collagen fibers arranged in a lattice pattern
synthetic skin graft
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transplantation from a foreign donor and transferred to a human
xenograft
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Bx, bx
biopsy
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BCC
basal cell carcinoma
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CA
cancer; cardiac arrest; chronological age
90
cm
centimeter
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decub
decubitus ulcer
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derm
dermatology
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FS
frozen section biopsy
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ID
intradermal
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I&D
incision and drainage
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IMP
impression
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IV
intravenous
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subcu, Sub-Q, subQ
subcutaneous injection
99
ung
ointment
100
XP, XDP
xeroderma pigmentosum
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CA
cancer; cardiac arrest; chronological age
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cm
centimeter
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decub
decubitus ulcer
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derm
dermatology
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FS
frozen section biopsy
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ID
intradermal
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I&D
incision and drainage
108
IMP
impression
109
IV
intravenous
110
subcu, Sub-Q, subQ
subcutaneous injection
111
ung
ointment
112
XP, XDP
xeroderma pigmentosum
