Ch5 Flashcards
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adipoma
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tumor consisting of fat
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adipocele
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hernia containing fat
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adipoid
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resembling fat
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adipocyte
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fat cell
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dermatitis
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inflammation of the skin
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dermatotome
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instrument to incise the skin
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onychoma
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tumor of the nails
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onychomalacia
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softening of the nails
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onychosis
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abnormal condition of the nails
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onychomycosis
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abnormal condition of the nails caused by a fungus
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onychocryptosis
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abnormal condition of a hidden (ingrown) nail
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onychopathy
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disease of the nails
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trichopathy
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disease of the hair
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trichomycosis
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abnormal condition of hair caused by a fungus
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dermatology
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study of the skin
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dermatologist
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specialist in the skin (diseases)
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adipectomy
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excision of fat (adipose tissue)
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onychectomy
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removal of a nail
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onychotomy
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incision of a nail
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dermatoplasty
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surgical repair (plastic surgery) of the skin
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pediculosis
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infestation with lice
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vitiligo
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skin depigmentation characterized by milk-white patches
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tinea
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fungal skin infection, also called ringworm
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scabies
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contagious skin disease transmitted by the itch mite
25
impetigo
bacterial skin infection characterized by pustules that become crusted and rupture
26
urticaria
allergic reaction of the skin characterized by elevated red patches called hives
27
chloasma
hyperpigmentation of the skin, chracterized by yellowish brown patches or spots
28
ecchymosis
hemorrhagic spots on the skin
29
petechiae
minute or small hemorrhagic spots on the skin
30
alopecia
loss or absence of hair
31
antifungals
topical agents to treat athlete's foot and onychomycosis
32
fulguration
tissue destruction by means of high-frequency electric current
33
corticosteroids
agents that decrease inflammation or itching
34
dermabrasion
use of wire brushes or other abrasive materials to remove scars, tattoos, or fine wrinkles
35
parasiticides
agents that kill parasitic skin infestations
36
keratolytics
agents that soften the outer layer of skin so that it sloughs off
37
intradermal test
procedure in which extracts of suspected allergens are injected subcutaneously
38
patch test
procedure in which allergens are applied topically, usually on the forearm
39
autograft
skin graft taken from one site and applied to another site of the patient's body
40
xenograft
skin graft taken from another species (usually a pig) to a human
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adiposis
abnormal condition of fat
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lipocele
hernia containing fat
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steatitis
inflammation of fatty (adipose tissue)
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subcutaneous
pertaining to beneath the skin
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dermatoplasty
surgical repair of the skin
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hypodermic
pertaining to under the skin
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hidradenitis
inflammation of the sweat glands
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sudoresis
profuse sweating
49
ichthyosis
abnormal condition of dry and scaly skin
50
keratosis
abnormal condition of horny tissue
51
melanoma
black tumor
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dermatomycosis
fungal infection of the skin
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onychomalacia
softening of the nails
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ungual
pertaining to the nails
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pilonidal
pertaining to hair in a nest
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trichopathy
disease involving the hair
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scleroderma
hardening of the skin
58
seborrhea
discharge of sebum
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squamous
pertaining to scales (or covered with scales)
60
xeroderma
dry skin
61
lipocyte
fat cell
62
pyoderma
pus in the skin
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dermatologist
specialist in treatment of skin disorders
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dermatology
study of the skin (and its diseases)
65
cryotherapy
use of cold in the treatment (of disease)
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anhidrosis
abnormal condition of absence of sweat
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diaphoresis
excessive profuse sweating
68
epidermis
above the skin
69
homograft
transplantation of tissue between individuals of the same species
70
hyperhidrosis
excessive or profuse sweating
71
subungual
pertaining to beneath the nail of a finger or toe
72
abscess
localized collection of pus at the site of an infection
73
acne
inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles of the skin with characteristic lesions that include blackheads, inflammatory papules, pustules, nodules, and cysts
74
alopecia
partial or complete loss of hair
75
Bowen disease
form of intraepidermal carcinoma (squamous cell) characterized by red-brown scaly or crusted lesions that resemble a patch of psoriasis or dermatitis
76
cellulitis
diffuse (widespread), acute infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
77
chloasma
pigmentary skin discoloration ususally occuring in yellowish brown patches or spots
78
comedo
typical small skin lesion of acne vulgaris caused by accumulation of keratin, bacteria, and dried sebum pluggin an excretory duct of the skin
79
dermatomycosis
infection of the skin caused by fungi
80
ecchymosis
skin discoloration consisting of a large, irregularly formed hemorrhagic area with colors changing from blue-black to greenish brown or yellow; commonly called a bruise
81
eczema
chronic skin inflammation characterized by erythema, papules, vesicles, pustules, scales, crusts, scabs, and possibly itching
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erythema
redness of the skin cuased by swelling of the capillaries
83
exchar
damaged tissue following a severe burn
84
impetigo
bacterial skin infection characterized by isolated pustules that become crusted and rupture
85
keratosis
thickened area of the epidermis or any horny growth of the skin (such as callus or wart)
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lentigo
small brown macules, especially on the face and arms, brought on by sun exposure, usually in a middle-aged or older person
87
pallor
unnatural paleness or absence of color in the skin
88
pediculosis
infestation with lice, transmitted by personal contact or common use of brushes, combs, or headgear
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petechia
minute, pinpoint hemorrhage under the skin
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pressure ulcer
skin ulceration caused by prolonged pressure from lying in one posision that prevents blood flow to the tissues, usually in bedridden patients
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pruritus
intense itching
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psoriasis
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
93
purpura
any of several bleeding disorder characterized by hemorrhage into the tissues, particularly beneath the skin or mucous membranes, producing ecchymoses or petechiae
94
scabies
contatious skin disease transmitted by the ich mite, commonly through sexual contact
95
urticaria
allergic reacion of the skin characterized by the eruption of pale red, elevated patches called wheals or hives
96
verruca
epidermal growth caused by a virus; also known as warts.
97
vitiligo
localezed loss of skin pigmentation charactered by milk-white patches
98
skin test (ST)
any test in which a suspected allergen or sentizer is applied to or injected into the skin to determine the patients sensitivity to it
99
intradermal skin test
skin test that identifies suspected allergens by subcutaneously injecting small amounts of extracts of the suspected allergens and observing the skin for a susequent reaction
100
patch skin test
skin test that identifies supected allergens by topical applicationof the substance to be tested (such as food, pollen, and animal fur), usuallyon the forearm, and observing for a subsequent reaction
101
scratch (prick) skin test
skin test that identifies suspected allergens by placing a small quantity of the suspected allergen on a lightly scratched area of the skin
102
biopsy
representative tissue sample removed from a body site for microscopic examination
103
needle biopsy
removal of a small tissue sample for examination using a hollow needle, usually attached to a syringe
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punch biopsy
removal of a small core of tissue using a hollow punch
105
shave biopsy
removal of surgical blade is used to remove elevated lesions
106
frozen section biopsy
ultrathin slice of tissue from a frozen specimen for immediate pathological examination
107
chemical peel
chemical removal of the outer layers of skin to treat acne scarring and general keratoses
108
debridement
removal of necrotized tissue from a wound by surgical excision, enzymes, or chemical agents
109
fulguration
tissue destruction by means of high-frequency electrical current
110
cryosurgery
use of subfreezing temperature (commonly liquid nitrogen) to destroy or eliminate abnormal tissue, such as tumors, warts, and unwanted, canceraous, or infected tissue
111
incision and drainage (I&D)
process of cutting through a lesion such as an abscess and draining its contents
112
skin graft
surgical procedure to transplant healthy tissue by applying it to an injured site
113
allograft
transplantation of healthy tissue from one person to another person
114
autograft
transplantation of healthy tissue from one site to another site in the same person
115
synthetic skin graft
transpantation of artificial skin produced from collagen fibers arranged in a lattice pattern
