chapter 4 Flashcards
Integumentary System
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the integumentary system is composed of
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skin, nails, hair and glands
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functions of the integumentary system
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protective covering that prevents entry of bacteria and other organisms, protects the body from water loss and damaging effects of ultraviolet light, regulation of temperature and synthesis of vitamin D
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major structures of the skin
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epidermis, dermis, sudoriferous glands and sebaceous glands
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important aspects of the epidermis are
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keratin and melanin
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the epidermis is
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the outer layer of the skin
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keratin
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the scleroprotein component of the horny, or cornified layer of the epidermis
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melanin
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color or pigmentation of the skin
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dermis AKA _____ is _____
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true skin ; inner layer of skin
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sudoriferous glands are (structure)
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tiny, coiled, tubular structures that emerge through pores on the skin’s dermis
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sebaceous glands
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secrete sebum (oil) into hair follicles where the shafts pass through the dermis
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the accessory structures of the skin are
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hair and nails
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hair is
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compressed keratinized cells that arise from hair follicles
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hair follicles are
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sacs that enclose the hair fibers
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nails originate in, and are found on
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originate in the epidermis and found on the upper surface of the ends of the fingers and toes
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cutane/o, derm/o, dermat/o
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skin
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hidr/o
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sweat
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kerat/o
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cornea, horny tissue, hard
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onych/o, ungu/o
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nail
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seb/o
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sebum (oil)
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trich/o
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hair
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aut/o
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self
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bi/o
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two
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coni/o
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dust
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crypt/o
hidden
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heter/o
other
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myc/o
fungus
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necr/o
death (cell, body)
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pachy/o
thick
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rhytid/o
wrinkles
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staphyl/o
grape-like clusters
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strept/o
twisted chains
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xer/o
dry
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epi-
on, upon, over
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intra-
within
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para-
beside, beyond, around
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per-
through
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sub-
under, below
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trans-
through, across, beyond
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-a
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-coccus
berry shaped form of bacterium
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-ectomy
excision or surgical removal
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-ia
condition of diseased or abnormal state
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-itis
inflammation
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-malacia
softening
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-opsy
to view
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-phagia
eating, swallowing
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-plasty
plastic or surgical repair
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-rrhea
flow, discharge
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-tome
an instrument used to cut
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dermatitis
inflammation of the dermis (skin)
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dermatoconiosis
irritation of the skin caused by dust
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dermatofibroma
fibrous tumor of the skin
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histiocyte
normal immune cell
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hidradenitis
inflammation of sweat gland
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leioderma
condition of smooth skin
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leukoderma
white skin, absence of pigment
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onychocryptosis
hidden or buried nail
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onychomalacia
softening of nail
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onychomycosis
condition of fungal nail
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onychophagia
biting nail
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pachyderma
thick skin
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paronychia
infection around the nail
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seborrhea
flow or discharge of oil
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trichomycosis
fungal condition of the hair
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xeroderma
dry skin
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abrasion
minor superficial scrape of the skin
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abscess
An enclosed collection of pus in tissues, organs, or confined spaces in the body
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acne
common skin condition where the pores of the skin clog
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actinic keratosis
rough , thick scaly patch of skin that may become cancer
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albinism
conditions associated with decreased or absent melanin
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basal cell carcinoma
cancer that begins in the lower part of the epidermis,, found on areas exposed to the sun
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candidiasis
what: infection of yeast
where: moist skin areas of the body
look: white appearance
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carbuncle
what: infection, cluster of boils (furuncles)
where: hair follicles, surrounding skin and deep underlying subcutaneous tissue
look: dome shaped, red with white tip (pus)
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cellulitis
what: deep local bacterial skin infection
where: three layers of the skin
look: areas of skin that are swollen, red, and warm
cause: most commonly staph and strep bacteria
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contusion
what: bruise
where: dermis or subcutaneous
look: pink, red, purple, green, yellow
cause: small blood vessels getting torn and leaking blood under the skin
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eczema
what: condition where the skin becomes inflamed
where: skin
look: crusty, thick, scaly
cause:
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fissure
a medical condition where the skin splits or tears apart
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furuncle
what : abscess originating from hair follicle (boil)
where : skin
look: red dome shape
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gangrene
what: death of body tissue due to a lack of blood flow or a serious bacterial infection
where : usually extremities
Look : dark appearance of appendage
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herpes
what: viral infection
where: private areas
look: painful blisters or ulcers
- spread from skin-to-skin contact
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impetigo
what: infection of the superficial layers of the epidermis that is highly contagious
where: skin
look: erythematous plaques with a yellow crust
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infection
The invasion and growth of germs in the body
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Kaposi sarcoma
what:a disease in which cancer cells are found in the skin or mucous membranes that line the gastrointestinal
where: g i tract
look: purple patches or nodules
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lesion
a region in an organ or tissue which has suffered damage through injury or disease
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laceration
deep cut or tear in the skin
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MRSA infection
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pediculosis
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rosacea
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scabies
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scleroderma
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squamous cell carcinoma
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systemis lupus
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tinea
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urticaria
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vitiligo
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biopsy
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dermatoautoplasty
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dermatoheteroplasty
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dermatome
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dermatoplasty
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onychectomy
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rhytidectomy
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rhytidoplasty
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cauterization
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cryosurgery
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debridement
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dermabrasion
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excision
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incision
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incision and drainage
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laser surgery
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Mohs surgery
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suturing
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epidermal
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erythroderma
red skin
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hypodermic
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intradermal
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keratogenic
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necrosis
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percutanrous
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staphlococcus
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streptococcus
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subcutaneous
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transdermal
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xanthoderma
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what are the three routes of administration?
1. intradermal
2. subcutaneous, hypodermic
3. transdermal
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intradermal route of administration is located
within the dermis
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subcutaneous, hypodermic route of administration is located
below the dermis
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transdermal route of administration is located
on top/across the skin (patch
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alopecia
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cyst
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cicatrix
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cytomegalovirus
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diaphoresis
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ecchymosis
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erythema
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edema
swelling
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fungus
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induration
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jaundice
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leukoplakia
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keloid
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macule
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nevus
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pallor
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papule
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petechia
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pressure ulcer (decub)
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pruritus
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purpura
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pustule
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ulcer
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verruca
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vesicle
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virus
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wheal
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what are the three basic types of lesions ?
primary, secondary and vascular
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what is a lesion
area of abnormal or damaged tissue caused by injury, infection or disease
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primary lesions are described as
are physical changes of the skin of pathological origin
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secondary lesions are described as
may result from changes in primary lesions or may be cause by injury or infection
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examples of secondary lesions
cicatrix, keloid, and ulcer
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vascular lesions are described as
re related to blood vessels and include the escape of blood into the tissues (hemorrhage)
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examples of vascular lesions are
petechia, purpura, and ecchymosis
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BCC
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bx
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CA-MRSA
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CMV
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decub
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derm
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I&D
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HA-MRSA
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ID
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MRSA
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SLE
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SqCCA
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staph
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strep
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subcut
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TD
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macule definition and example
flat colored spot on the skin,
ex. freckle
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papule definition and example
small, solid skin elevation,
ex. skin tag and basal cell carcinoma
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Nodule definition and example
a small knotlike mass
ex. lipoma, metastatic carcinoma, rheumatoid nodule
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wheal
round itchy elevation of the skin
ex. urticaria (hive)
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vesicle
small elevation of epidermis containing liquid
ex. herpes zoster(shingles), herpes simplex, contact dermatitis
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pustule
elevation of the skin containing pus
ex. impetigo, acne
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cyst
a closed sac containing fluid or semisolid material
ex.acne
