Ch.5 Flashcards
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Gland
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Aden/o
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Self
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Aut/o
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Skin
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Cutane/o
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Blue
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Cyan/o
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Skin
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Derm/o, Dermat/o
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Little follicle
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Follicul/o
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Hard
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Kerat/o
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Nail
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Onych/o
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Sebum, oil
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Seb/o
10
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Forms the entire surface area of the body
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Integumentary system
11
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largest organ of the body
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Skin
12
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Skin is composed of two distinct layers
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Epidermis, dermis
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Deep layer composed of connective tissue
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Dermis
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An outer layer of epithelium
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Epidermis
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The integumentary system includes
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Skin, hair, hair follicles, nails, sebaceous glands, sweat glands, sensory receptors
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Immediately below the skin is an area of connective tissue that binds the skin to the muscles and is rich in blood vessels and nerves
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Hypodermis or subcutaneous layer
17
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Hypodermis means
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Below the skin
18
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Primary function of the integumentary system
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Protection
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A common injury to the skin caused by scraping produces a superficial wound
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Abrasion
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A localized elevation of the skin containing a cavity, which is a sign of a local infection
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Abscess
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Is a local uneven surface of the skin and is a sign of subcutaneous fat deposition
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Cellulite
22
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Cellulite is relatively common in women on
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thighs and buttocks
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Clinical term for scar
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Cicatrix
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If the wound is too large for the epidermal cells to close the breakage, additional protein fibers (collagen) will be produced to seal the wound
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Scar tissue
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Clinical term for pimple
Comedo
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Plural form of comedo
Comedones
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Plural form of cicatrix
Cicatrices
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Means glutton in Latin
Comedo
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Is a local elevation of the skin arising from a minor infection of sebaceous (oil) glands. Bacteria feed on the oil, attracting the movement of white blood cells and their products and resulting in the localized inflammation
Comedo
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Is a discoloration and swelling of the skin resulting from tissue damage to the blood vessels of the dermis or deeper tissues
Contusion (bruise)
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Is a blue tinge of color to an area of the skin and is a sign of a cardiovascular or respiratory disturbance
Cyanosis
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A patient exhibiting cyanosis
Cyanotic
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Is a closed sac or pouch on the surface of the skin that is filled with liquid or semisolid material
Cyst
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Clinical term for fluid accumulation
Edema
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Greek word for blush
Erythema
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Any redness of skin
Erythema
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Clinical term for a narrow break or slit in the skin
Fissure
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Split or crack
Fissura
39
If an abscess is associated with a hair follicle, the local swelling on the skin is called
Furuncle
40
Furuncle is commonly known as a
Boil
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A local hard area on the skin, or perhaps elsewhere in the body
Induration
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The process of becoming firm or hard
Induratio
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Is usually a sign of an excessive deposit of collagen or calcium
INduration
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Clinical term for an abnormal yellow coloration of the skin and eyes
Jaundice
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French word for yellow
Jaune
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-Is a sign of liver or gallbladder disease
-Yellowing results from an abnormal release of bile pigments by the liver
Jaundice
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An overgrowth of scar tissue that forms an elevated lesion on the skin surface
Keloid
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Greek word that means spot
Kelis
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Is the common result of an injury caused by a tear or perhaps a cut by a sharp object with an irregular surface
Laceration
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A laceration penetrating the dermis and extending for more than one inch often requires
Stiches
51
A discolored flat spot on the skin surface
Freckle
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Freckle is clinically called a
Macule
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Means little spot in Latin
Macule
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Is a sign of sun damage to the skin, and the tendency to develop them is genetically determined
Macule
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Similar to a macule but darker in color
Nevus
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Nevus is commonly called a
Mole
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Is a sign of a benign tumor
Nevus
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If the edges become irregular or the color changes, the nevus should be examined as a suspected malignancy known as a
Melanoma
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-Abnormally pale color of the skin
- Is a sign of an internal condition causing a decreased flow of blood to the skin
Pallor
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Means paleness in Latin
Pallor
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-Is a general term describing any small solid elevation on the skin
-Example is a comedo (pimple)
Papule
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Means small pimple in Latin
Papula
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-Is a term derived from a Latin word that means "small red or purple dots"
-The presence of this on the surface of the skin is a sign of the abnormal rupture of small blood vessels in the dermis
Petechiae
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-Symptom of itchy skin
-Means "an itching" in Latin
Pruritus
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-Symptom of purple-red skin discoloration
-Is usually the result of a hemorrhage (one or more broken blood vessels) that spread blood through the skin
Purpura
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-General term for an elevated area of the skin filled with pus
- Example is a whitehead with pus
Pustule
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Is an erosion through the skin or mucous membrane
Ulcer
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Latin word that means a sore
Ulcus
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A common form of ulcer arises from lack of movement when lying supine for an extended period of time and is called
Decubitus ulcer
70
Because a decubitus ulcer may arise in patients confined to bedrest for long periods of time, the erosion is commonly called
Bed sore
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-Common allergic skin reaction to medications, foods, infection, or injury produces small fluid-filled skin elevations
-Commonly known as hives
- Is usually accompanied by itching (pruritus)
Urticaria
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-Is a sign of infection by a papillomavirus
-Is an effort by the skin to rid itself of the virus and is observed as a skin elevation with a thickened epidermis
-Can be treated with antiviral medication
Verruca (wart)
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-Is a small elevation of the epidermis that is filled with fluid containing little or no pus
-Blister is an example of this and results from injury to the skin
Vesicle
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-A temporary itchy elevation of the skin, often with a white center and a red perimeter
- Is a symptom of an allergic reaction of the skin
Wheal
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Outside, out
Ec-
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Alongside, abnormal
Par-
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Radiation
Actin/o
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Gland
Aden/o
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White
Albin/o, leuk/o
80
Cancer
Carcin/o
81
Little cell
Cellul/o
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Juice
Chym/o
83
Hidden
Crypt/o
84
Skin
Derm/o, dermat/o
85
Little follicle
Follicul/o
86
Sweat
Hidr/o
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Hard
Kerat/o
88
Black
Melan/o
89
Fungus
Myc/o
90
Nail
Onych/o
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Body louse
Pedicul/o
92
Hard
Scler/o
93
Hair
Trich/o
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Dry
Xer/o
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Singular
-a
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Condition of
-ia, -osis
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Pertaining to
-ic
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Condition or disease
-ism
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Inflammation
-itis
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Softening
-malacia
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Tumor
-oma
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Disease
-pathy
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Discharge
-rrhea
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- is an uncomfortable condition of the skin resulting from bacterial infection of sebaceous glands or ducts
-Is characterized by the presence of numerous open comedones (blackheads) and closed comedones (whiteheads) in affected parts of the face and may also involve the neck, back, and chest
-Most common skin disease of adolescence, caused by rapid growth of sebaceous glands during this life period
Acne
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- Is a precancerous condition of the skin caused by exposure to sunlight
-It forms skin lesions resulting from overgrowths of the epidermis, usually with scaly surfaces
Actinic keratosis
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A genetic condition characterized by the reduction of the pigment melanin in the skin
Albinism
107
Refers to a person afflicted with albinism
Albino
108
-A loss or lack of scalp hair is a clinical sign known as baldness
-May be a sign of an infection of the scalp, high fever, drug reactions, chemotherapy, or emotional stress
Alopecia
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The common appearance of alopecia of men, often called _____________, is the result of a genetically controlled factor that prevents the development of hair follicles in certain areas of the scalp
Male-pattern baldness
110
Is an injury to the skin caused by excessive exposure to fire, electricity, chemicals, or sunlight
Burn
111
The extent of injury caused by the burn is determined by the amount of surface area damaged, called _____________________, and the ___________ of the damage
Total body surface area (TBSA)
Depth
112
-Is a skin infection composed of a cluster or furuncles (boils)
-The most common source of infection is staph
-Hot pain is associated with this disease
Carbuncle
113
Cancerous tumor
Carcinoma
114
_________________ and _____________ are tumors arising from the epidermis that usually remain localized, although the lesions do spread and can become serious if they are not treated
-______________, in particular, can be dangerous, while the less dangerous _________________ are more common
- The third major form of skin cancer is __________
Basal cell carcinoma
Squamous cell carcinoma
Squamous cell carcinoma
Basal cell carcinoma
Melanoma
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-Is an inflammation of the connective tissue in the dermis
-It is caused by an infection that spreads from the skin surface or hair follicles to the dermis and sometimes the subcutaneous tissue
-Is usually bacterial in orgin
Cellulitis
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Inflammation of little follicles
Folliculitis
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-Is a generalized inflammation of the skin, involving edema of the dermis
-IN addition to swelling, symptoms may include pruritus, urticaria, vesicles, and wheals
Dermatitis
118
Major types of dermatitis
Contact dermatitis
Seborrheic dermatitis
Actinic dermatitis
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Caused by physical contact with a triggering substance such as poison ivy
Contact dermatitis
120
Is an inherited form characterized by excessive sebum production
Seborrheic dermatitis
121
Caused by sunlight exposure
Actinic dermatitis
122
-Is a superficial form of dermatitis
-Primary symptoms include severe, chronic pruritus and deep scaliness
Eczema
123
Eczema may also be called
Atopic dermatitis
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Is a condition of the skin caused by leaking blood vessels in the dermis, producing purplish patches of purpura
Ecchymosis
125
-A viral skin eruption producing clusters of deep blisters
-The vesicles appear periodically, affecting the borders between mucous membranes and skin
-Is an infectious disease, transferable when the vesicles burst open and physical contact is made between the carrier and another person
-In the absence of lesions, it may also be transferable by body fluid contact
Herpes
126
Major types of herpes
Oral herpes- caused by herpes virus type 1
Genital herpes- Caused by herpes virus type 2
127
-Individual sweats often and more than a normal amount
-This condition may be caused by a nervous disorder, low blood sugar, or a thyroid disease
Hyperhidrosis
128
Is a normal response by the skin's sweat glands to cool the body down when you are hot, physically active, or nervous
Sweating (perspiration)
129
-Is a contagious skin infection
-Similar to oral herpes due to the development of small vesicles usually forming around the lips
-Is often caused by bacteria that enter a break in the skin (such as an animal or insect bite)
-Is characterized by the presence of golden crusts following the rupture of the vesicles
Impetigo
130
-Is a form of skin cancer arising from the connective tissue of the dermis
-It is indicated by the presence of brown or purple patches on the skin and appears among some elderly patients
-Is also a common condition associated with HIV/AIDS
Kaposi sarcoma
131
Skin becomes lighter in color due to reduced activity of the pigment-producing cells in the skin, the melancytes
Leukoderma
132
-The most life-threatening skin cancer
-It arises from the cells normally providing the pigment melanin
-Once established in the skin, the tumor grows rapidly and metastasizes (goes elsewhere in the body
-About one-half of cases arise from nevi (moles)
Malignant melanoma
133
Cells that provide the pigment melanin to the skin
Melanocytes
134
A disease of the nail
Onychopathy
135
-A nail becomes buried in the skin due to abnormal growth
-Commonly called an ingrown nail
Onychocryptosis
136
-Nails are abnormally soft
-The condition may be a result of a calcium or vitamin D deficiency or a fungal infection
Onychomalacia
137
Is a fungal infection of one or more nails
Onychomycosis
138
An infection around the nail
Paronychia
139
-Parasitic body louse
-Occurs mostly on the scalp but it may also be found in the pubic region and other parts of the body
-Can be treated effectively with medicated shampoo
Pediculosis
140
The small eggs laid by lice can sometimes be seen attached to hair shafts and are called
Nits
141
-Painful, chronic disease of the skin
-Characterized by the presence of red lesions covered with silvery epidermal scales
-Believed to be an autoimmune disease of the skin in which the body's own white blood cells attack healthy cells
Psoriasis
142
-Is a skin eruption by the female itch mite, which burrows into the skin to extract blood
-Produces the symptoms of dermatitis, such as erythema, swelling or edema, and pruritus
Scabies
143
-Is an abnormal thickening or hardness of the skin
-Caused by overproduction of collagen in the dermis
Scleroderma
144
-Is a chronic, progressive disease of connective tissue in many organs including the skin
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
145
The early stages of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), commonly referred to as just _______, are marked by red patches on the skin of the face and joint pain
Lupus
146
Is a fungal infection of the skin
Tinea
147
Tinea is often called ____________ because of the ring-shaped pattern on the skin that forms in response to the fungi
Ringworm
148
Three major types of tinea
Tinea capitis
Tinea pedis
Tinea corporis
149
Forms on the scalp and can lead to alopecia
Tinea capitis
150
Forms on the feet and is also known as athlete's foot
Tinea pedis
151
Type of tinea that can occur anywhere on the body
Tinea corporis
152
A general term for a disease affecting the hair
Trichopathy
153
A fungal infection of the hair
Trichomyosis
154
-Characterized by abnormally dry skin
-It is caused by hyposecretion (abnormally low secretion) of oil glands and is an inherited condition
Xeroderma
155
To rub away
Abras/o
156
Self
Aut/o
157
Skin
Derm/o, dermat/o
158
Wrinkle
Rhytid/o
159
Surgical excision, removal
-ectomy
160
Process
-ion
161
Surgical repair
-plasty
162
Cutting instrument
-tome
163
-Is a minor surgery involving the removal of tissue for evaluation
-Abbreviated to bx or Bx
-Is usually a necessary step toward making a diagnosis of a suspected tumor of the skin
Biopsy
164
Involves excision (surgical removal) of foreign matter and unwanted tissue
Debridement
165
-Is a form of cosmetic surgery
-Abrasives similar to sandpaper are used to remove unwanted scars and other elevations and may also be used to remove tattoos
Dermabrasion
166
The skin is surgically changed to improve appearance
Cosmetic surgery
167
A chemical agent is used to remove the outer epidermal layers to treat acne, wrinkles, and sun-damaged skin
Chemical peels
168
-Is used to cut thin slices of skin for grafting
-May also be used to excise small skin lesions
Dermatome
169
Is a surgical procedure and uses a skin graft to improve healing due to extensive damage to a large area of skin
Dermatoautoplasty
170
Skin graft from another person
Allograft
171
Using the patient's own skin as a graft
Autograft
172
-General term for a surgical procedure of the skin
-Skin tissue is transplanted to the body surface
Dermatoplasty
173
Is a chemical agent that softens or smooths the skin
Emollient
174
Topical and oral __________ are used to manage infections, such as acne and carbuncles
Antibiotics
175
____________ may also be used to manage certain forms of acne because they cause the upper layers of the epidermis to slough away
Retinoids
176
Is a popular form of skin treatment that is used for skin repair following a major injury, correction of a congenital defect, or cosmetic improvement
Plastic surgery
177
Is the surgical repair of skin wrinkles
Rhytidoplasty
178
Wrinkles are surgically removed
Rhytidectomy
179
Is the removal of subcutaneous fat (fat immediately deep to the skin) by insertion of a device that applies a vacuum to pull the fat tissue out of the body
Liposuction
180
TBSA
Total body surface area
181
SqCCa
Squamous cell carcinoma
182
SLE
Systemic lupus erythematosus
183
BCC
Basal cell carcinoma
184
bx, Bx
Biopsy
185
HSV
Herpes simplex virus
186
In addition, the sweat glands, blood vessels, and a layer of fat help the skin to __________ internal body temperature, while receptors in your skin provide the ability to detect changes in the environment, giving the skin the added function of ___________
Regulate
Sensation
