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Chapter 3 - Integumentary Flashcards

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Adipocele

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hernia containing fat or fatty tissue

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Lipocyte

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fat cell

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Steatitis

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inflammation of fatty tissue

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Cutaneous

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pertaining to the skin

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Dermatologist

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physician specializing in treating skin disorders

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Hypodermic

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under or inserted under the skin, as in a hypodermic injection

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Hidradenitis

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inflammation of a sweat gland

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Sudoresis

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profuse sweating

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Ichthyosis

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any of several dermatologic conditions characterized by noninflammatory dryness and scaling of the skin, often associated with other abnormalities of lipid metabolism

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Keratosis

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any condition of the skin characterized by an overgrowth and thickening of the skin

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Melanoma

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malignant tumor of melanocytes that commonly begins in a darkly pigmented mole and can metastasize widely

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Dermatomycosis

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fungal infection of the skin

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Onychomalacia

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abnormal softening of the nails

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Pilonidal

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growth of hair in a dermoid cyst or in a sinus opening on the skin

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Trichopathy

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any disease of the hair

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Scleroderma

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chronic disease with abnormal hardening of the skin caused by formation of new collagen

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Seborrhea

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increase in the amount, and often an alteration of the quality, of the fats secreted by the sebaceous glands

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Squamous

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covered with scales; scalelike

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Xeroderma

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chronic skin condition characterized by excessive roughness and dryness

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Pyoderma

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any pyogenic (relating to pus) infection of the skin

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Diaphoresis

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condition of profuse sweating; sudoresis; hyperhidrosis

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Dermatoplasty

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surgical repair of the skin

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Cryotherapy

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treatment using cold as a destructive medium

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Anhidrosis

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an abnormal condition characterized by inadequate perspiration

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Adenoma
a tumor composed of glandular tissue
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Leukocytopenia
an abnormal decrease in white blood cells, may be caused by an adverse drug reaction, radiation poisoning, or a pathological condition
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Albinism
the absence of pigment in the skin, eyes, and hair; most likely caused by an inherited inability to produce melanin
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Kaposi sarcoma
a malignant skin tumor frequently associated with patients who have AIDS, is often fatal; initially the tumor appears as a purplish brown lesion
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Gangrene
a form of necrosis associated with loss of blood supply
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Autograft
a graft that is transferred from one part to another part of a patient's body
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Abrasion
scraping away of a portion of skin or of a mucous membrane as a result of injury or my mechanical means, as in dermabrasion for cosmetic purposes
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Acne
inflammatory disease of the sebaceous follicles of the skin, marked by comedones (black-heads), papules, and pustules
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Alopecia
absence or loss of hair, especially of the head; also known as baldness
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Carbuncle
deep-seated pyogenic infection of the skin usually involving subcutaneous tissues
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Comedo
blackhead; discolored dried sebum plugging an excretory duct of the skin
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Contusion
injury in which the skin is not broken; also known as a bruise
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Cyst
closed sac or pouch in or under the skin, with a definite wall, that contains fluid, semifluid, or solid material
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Decubitis Ulcer
skin ulceration caused by prolonged pressure, usually in a person who is bedridden; also known as a bedsore
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Ecchymosis
a black-and-blue mark on the skin; a bruise
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Eczema
general term for an itchy red rash that initially weeps or oozes serum and may become crusted, thickened or scaly
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Furuncle
tender, dome-shaped lesion, typically caused by infection around a hair follicle. As furuncles mature they form localized abscesses with pus; boil
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Hirsutism
condition characterized by excessive growth of hair, or presence of hair, in unusual places, especially in women
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Impetigo
inflammatory skin disease characterized by isolated pustules that become crusted and rupture
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Petechia
minute, pinpoint hemorrhagic spot of the skin; mini bruise
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Psoriasis
chronic skin disease characterized by itchy red patches covered with silvery scales. The condition runs in families and may be brought on by anxiety
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Scabies
contagious skin disease transmitted by the itch mite
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Skin Lesions
areas of pathologically altered tissue caused by disease, injury, or wound due to external factors or internal disease
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Tinea
any fungal skin disease occurring on various parts of the body. Its name indicates the body part affected; commonly called ringworm
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Urticaria
allergic reaction of the skin characterized by eruption of pale-red elevated patches that are intensely itchy; also called wheals (hives)
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Vitiligo
localized loss of skin pigmentation characterized by milk-white patches
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Wart
rounded epidermal growths caused by a virus
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Circumscribed
confined to a limited area
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Crusting
a hard outer layer or covering
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Nevus
mole, type of skin tumor
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Trauma
physical injuries of sudden onset and severity which require immediate medical attention
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Vermilion border
change in skin from highly keratinized external skin to less keratinized internal skin (has no sebaceous or sweat glands)
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Bartholin gland
an oval racemose gland lying to the side of the lower part of the vagina and secreting a lubricating mucus
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Colitis
a bowel disease characterized by inflammation of the colon
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Diabetes mellitus
disease in which the body's ability to to produce the hormone insulin is impaired
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Enteritis
inflammation of the intestine, usually accompanied by diarrhea
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Erythematous
abnormal redness of the skin or mucus membranes due to an accumulation of blood and dilated capillaries
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Histiocytoma
benign skin tumor that originates in Langerhans cells (IS cells)
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Macules
flat pigmented, circumscribed areas less than 1 cm in diameter
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Papules
solid elevated lesions, less than 1 cm in diameter that may be the same color as the skin or pigmented
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Pruritis
unpleasant sensation on the skin leading to scratch; itch
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Sclerosed
Stiffening (hardening) of a structure
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Sinusitis
inflammation of the lining membrane of a sinus
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Syncope
partial or complete loss of consciousness with interruption of awareness of oneself and ones surroundings
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Vulgaris
ordinary, of the usual type
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Onychomycosis
a fungal infection of the nails
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Leukemia
refers to excessive production of white blood cells
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Suction lipectomy
refers to excision of subcutaneous fat tissue by use of a blunt-tipped cannula (tube)

Medical Terminology (12 decks)

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