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Chapter 4 D (Pathology) Flashcards

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Abscess

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Localized collection of puss and other exudate, usually accompanied by swelling and redness

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Acne

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Inflammatory eruption of the skin, occurring in or near sebaceous glands on the face, neck, shoulder, or upper back

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Actinic Keratosis

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Overgrowth of horny skin that forms from overexposure to sunlight (sunburn)

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Albinism

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Rare, congenital condition causing either partial or total lack of pigmentation

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alopecia areata

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loss of hair in patches

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basal cell carcinoma

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slow-growing cancer of the basal cells of the epidermis, usually a result of sun damage

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comedo

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open hair follicle filled with bacteria and sebum, common in acne, black head

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bulla

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bubble-like blister on the surface of the skin

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callus

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Mass of hard skin that forms as a cover over broken skin on certain areas of the body, especially feet and hands

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candidiasis condition

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yeastlike fungus on the skin, caused by Candida, characterized by pruritus, white exudate, peeling, and easy bleeding, examples are thrush and diaper rash

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Carbuncle

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Infected area of the skin producing pus and usually accompanied by fever

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Cellulitis

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Severe inflammation of the dermis and subcutaneous portions of the skin, usually caused by an infection that enters the skin through an opening, as a wound; characterized by local heat, redness, pain, and swelling

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Cherry angioma

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A dome-shaped vascular angioma lesion that usually occurs in the elderly

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chloasma

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Group of fairly large pigmented facial patches, often associated with pregnancy

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cicatrix

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growth of fibrous tissue inside a wound that forms a scar, also general term for scar

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cold sore

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Eruption around the mouth or lips; herpes simplex virus Type 1

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cyst

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abnormal sac containing fluid

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decubitus ulcer

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chronic ulcer on skin over bony parts that are under constant pressure; pressure sore

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dermatitis

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inflammation of the skin

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discoid lupus erythematosus

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mild form of lupus

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ecchymosis

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purplish skin patch (bruise) caused by broken blood vessels beneath the surface

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eczema

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severe inflammatory condition of the skin, usually of unknown cause

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erosion

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wearing away of the surface of the skin, especially when caused by friction

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exanthematous viral disease

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viral disease that causes a rash on the skin

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excoration
Injury to the surface of the skin caused by a scratch, abrasion, or burn, usually accompanied by some oozing
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fever blister
eruption around the mouth or lips; herpes simplex virus type 1
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first degree burn
least severe burn, causes injury to the surface of the skin without blistering
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fissure
deep slit in the skin
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furuncle
localized skin infection, usually in a hair follicle and containing pus; boil
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gangrene
death of an area of skin, usually caused by loss of blood supply to the area
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herpes
an inflammatory skin disease caused by viruses of the family herpesviridae
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Herpes simplex virus type 1
Herpes that recurs on the lips and around the area of the mouth, usually during viral illnesses or states of stress
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Herpes simplex virus type 2
Herpes that recurs on the genitalia; can be easily transmitted from one person to another through sexual contact
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herpes zoster
Painful herpes that affects nerve roots; shingles
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impetigo
a type of pyoderma (any inflammation of the skin that produces pus)
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Kaposi's sarcoma
Skin cancer associated with AIDS
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Keloid
Thick scarring of the skin that forms after an injury of surgery
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Keratosis
Lesion on the epidermis containing keratin
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Lesion
Wound, damage, or injury to the skin
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Leukoderma
Absence of pigment in the skin or in an area of the skin
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Leukoplakia
White patch of mucous membrane on the tongue or cheek
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Macule
Small, flat noticeably colored spot on the skin
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Malignant Melanoma
Virulent skin cancer originating in the melanocytes, usually caused by overexposure to the sun
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Neoplasm
Abnormal tissue growth
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Nevus
Birthmark
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Nodule
Small knob of tissue
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Onychia, onychitis
Inflammation of the nail
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Onychopathy
Disease of the nail
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Papule
Small, solid elevation of the skin
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Paronychia
Inflammation, with pus, of the fold surrounding the plate
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Patch
Small area of skin differing in color from the surrounding area; (plaque)
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Pediculated polyp
Polyp that projects upward from a slender stalk
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Pediculosis
Lice infestation
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Pemphigus blister
Autoimmune disease that causes skin blistering
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Petechia
A tiny hemorrhage beneath the surface of the skin
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Pilonidal
Cyst containing hair, usually found at the lower end of the spinal column
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Polyp
Bulging mass of tissue that projects outward from the skin surface
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Pruritus
Itching
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Psoriasis
chronic skin condition accompanied by scaly lesions with extreme pruritus
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Purpura
Skin condition with extensive hemorrhages underneath the skin covering a wide area
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Pustule
Small elevation on the skin that produces pus
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Pyoderma
Any inflammation of the skin that produces pus
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Ringworm
Fungal infection; tinea
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Rosacea
Vascular disease that causes blotchy, red patches on the skin, particularly on the nose and cheeks
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Roseola
Skin eruption of small, rosy patches, usually caused by a virus
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Rubella
Disease that causes a viral skin rash; German measles
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Rubeola
Disease that causes a viral skin rash; measles
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Scabies
Skin eruption caused by a mite burrowing into the skin
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Scale
Small plate of hard skin that falls off
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Scleroderma
Thickening of the skin caused by an increase in collagen formation
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Sebaceous cyst
Cyst containing yellow sebum
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Seborrhea
Overproduction of sebum by the sebaceous glands
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Second-degree burn
Moderately severe burn that affects the epidermis and dermis; usually involving blistering
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Sessile poly
Polyp that projects upward from a broad base
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Shingles
Viral disease affecting peripheral nerves and caused by herpes zoster
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Squamous cell Carcinoma
Cancer of the squamous epithelium
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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
Most severe form of lupus, involving internal organs
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Telangiectasia
A permanent dilation of the small blood vessels
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Third-degree burn
Most severe type of burn; involves complete destruction of an area of skin
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Tinea
Fungal infection; ringworm
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Urticaria
Group of reddish wheals, usually accompanied by pruritus and often caused by an allergy
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Varicella
Contagious skin disease, usually occurring during childhood, and often accompanied by the formation of psutules; (chicken pox)
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Vascular lesion
Lesion in a blood vessel that shows through the skin
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Verruca
Flesh-colored growth, sometimes caused by a virus; wart
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Vesicle
Small, raised sac on the skin containing fluid
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Vitiligo
Condition in which white patches appear on otherwise normally pigmented skin
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Wheal
Itchy patch of raised skin
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Whitehead
Closed comedo that does not contain the dark bacteria present in blackheads

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