Chapter 5- definition first Flashcards
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abnormal condition of fat
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adiposis
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hernia containing fat
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lipocele
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Inflammation of fatty (adipose) tissue
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steatitis
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pertaining to beneath the skin
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subcutaneous
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surgical repair of the skin
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dermatoplasty
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pertaining to under the skin
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hypodermic
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inflammation of the sweat glands
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hidradenitis
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abnormal condition of dry or scaly skin
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ichthyosis
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abnormal condition of horny tissue
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keratosis
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black tumor
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melanoma
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Fungal infection of the skin
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dermatomycosis
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softening of the nails
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onychomalacia
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pertaining to the nails
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ungual
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pertaining to a hair in a nest
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pilonidal
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disease involving the hair
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trichopathy
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hardening of the skin
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scleroderma
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discharge of sebum
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seborrhea
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pertaining to scales (or covered with scales)
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squamous
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skin transplantation from a foreign donor (usually a pig) for a human: also called heterograft
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xenograft
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dry skin
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xeroderma
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fat cell
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lipocyte
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pus in the skin
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pyoderma
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specialist in treatment of skin disorders
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dermatologist
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study of the skin (and its disease)
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dermatology
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use of cold in the treatment (of disease)
cryotherapy
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abnormal condition of absence of sweat
anhidrosis
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excessive or profuse sweating; also called sudoresis or hyperhidrosis
diaphoresis
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above the skin
epidermis
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transplantation of tissue between individuals of the same species; also called allograft
homograft
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excessive or profuse sweating; also called diaphoresis or sudoresis
hyperhidrosis
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pertaining to beneath the nail of a finger or toe
subungual
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localized collection of pus at the site of an infection (characteritically a staphylococcal infection)
abscess
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inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles of the skin with characteristic lesions that include blackheads (comedos), inflmmatory papules, pustules, nodules, and cysts; usually associated with seborrhea; also called acne vulgaris
acne
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partial or complete loss of hair resulting from normal aging, an endocrine disorder, a drug reaction, anticancer medication, or a skin disease, commonly called baldness
alopecia
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Form of intrapidermal carcinoma (squamous cell) characterized by red-brown scaly or crusted lesions that resemble a patch of psoriasis or dermatitis; also called Bowen precancerous dermatosis
Bowen Disease
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Diffuse (widespread), acute infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
cellulitis
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pigmentary skin discoloration usually occurring in yellowish brown patches or spots
chloasma
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typical small skin lesion of acne vulgaris caused by accumulation of keratin, bacteria, and dried sebum pluggin an excretory duct of the skin
comedo
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infection of the skin caused by fungi
dermatomycosis
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skin discoloration consisting of a large, irregularly formed hemorrhagic area with color changing from blue-black to greenish brown or yellow; commonly called a bruise
ecchymosis
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chronic skin inflmmation characterized by errythema, papules, vesicles, pustules, scales, crusts, scabs, and, possibly, itching
eczema
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redness of the skin caused by swelling of the capillaries
erythema
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damaged tissue following a sever burn
eschar
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bacterial infection characterized by isolated pustules that become crusted and rupture
impetigo
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thickened area of the epidermis or any horny growth on the skin (such as a callus or wart)
keratosis
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small brown macules, especially on the face and arms, brought on by sun exposure, usually in a middle-aged or older person
lentigo
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unnatural paleness or absence of color in the skin
pallor
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infestation with lice, transmitted by personal contact or common use of brushes, combs, or headgear
pediculosis
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minute, pinpoint hemorrhage under the skin
petechia
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skin ulceration caused by prolonged pressure from lying in one position that prevents blood flow to the tissues, usually in bedridden patients; also known as decubitus ulcer
pressure ulcer
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intense itching
pruritus
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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
psoriasis
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Any of several bleeding disorders characterized by hemorrhage into the tissues, particuarly beneath the skin or mucous membranes, producing ecchymoses or petechiae
purpura
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contagious skin disease transmitted by the itch mite, commonly through sexual contact
scabies
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fungal skin infection whose name commonly indicated the body part affected; also called ringworm
tinea
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allergic reaction of the skin characterized by the eruption of pale red, elevated patches called wheals or hives
urticaria
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epidermal growth caused by a virus; also known as warts. Types include plantar warts, juvenile warts, and venereal warts
verruca
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localized loss of skin pigmentation characterized by milk-white patches
vitiligo
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any test in which a suspected allergen or sensitizer is applied to or injected into the skin to determine the patient's sensitivity to it
skin test (ST)
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skin test that identifies suspected allergens by subcutaneously injected small amounts of extracts of the suspected allergens and observing the skin for a subsequent reaction
intradermal
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skin test that identifies suspected allergens by topical application of the substance to be tested (such as food, pollen, and animal fur), usually on the forearm and observing for a subsequent reaction
patch
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skin test that identifies suspected allergens by placing a small quantity of the suspected allergen on a lightly scratched area of the skin
scratch (prick)
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What are the three types of skin tests?
Intradermal
patch
scratch (prick)
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representative tissue sample removed from a body site for microscopic examination
biopsy
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What are the four types of biopsy?
Needle, punch, shave, frozen section (FS)
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removal of small tissue sample for examination using a hallow needle, usually attached to a syringe
needle biopsy
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removal of a small core of tissue using a hallow punch
punch biopsy
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removal of surgical blade is used to remove elevated lesions
shave
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ultrathin slice of tissue from a frozen specimen for immediate pathological examination
frozen section (FS)
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chemical removal of the outer layers of skin to treat acne scarring and general keratoses; also called chemabrasion
chemical peel
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removal of necrotized tissue from a wound by surgical excision, enzymes, or chemical agents
debridement
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Rubbing (abrasion) using wire brushes or sandpaper to mechanically scape away (abrade) the epidermis
dermabrasion
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tissue destruction by means of high frequency electric current; also called electrodesiccation
fulguration
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use of subfreezing temp (commonly liquid nitrogen) to destroy of eliminate abnormal tissue, such as tumors, warts, and unwated cancerous or infected tissue
cyrosurgery
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tumor consisting of fat
adipoma/ lipoma
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hernia consisting of fat
lipocele/ adipocele
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resembling fat
adipoid, lipoid
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fat cell
adipocyte/ lipocyte
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inflammation of the skin
dermatitis
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instrument to incise the skin
dermatotome
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tumor of the nails
onychoma
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softening of the nails
onychomalacia
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abnormal condition of the nail
onychosis
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abnormal condition of the nails caused by a fungus
onychomycosis
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abnormal condition of a hidden (ingrown) nail
onychocryptosis
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disease of the nails
onychopathy
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disease of the hair
trichopathy
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abnormal condition of hair caused by a fungus
trichomycosis
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study of the skin
dermatology
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specialist in skin (disease)
dermatologist
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excision of fat (adipose tissue)
adipectomy/ lipectomy
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removal of a nail
onychectomy
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incision of a nail
onychotomy
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surgical (plastic) repair of the skin
dermatoplasty, dermoplasty
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infestation with lice
pediculosis
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skin depigmentation characterized by milky white patches
vitiligo
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fungal skin infection, also called ringworm
tinea
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contagious skin disease transmitted by the itch mite
scabies
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bacterial skin infection characterized by pustules that become crusted and rupture
impetigo
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allergic reaction of the skin characterized by elevated red patches called hives
urticaria
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hyperpigmentation of the skin, characterized by yellowish brown patches or spots
chloasma
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hemorrhagic spot or bruise on the skin
ecchymosis
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minute or small hemorrhagic spots on the skin
petechiae
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loss or absence of hair
alopecia
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topical agents to treat athlete's foot and onychomycosis
antifungal
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tissue destruction by means of high frequency electric current
fulguration
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agents that decrease inflammation or itching
corticosteroids
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use of wire brushes or other abrasive materials to remove scars, tattoos, or fine wrinkles
dermabrasion
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agents that kill parasitic skin infestations
parasiticides
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agents that soften the outer layer of skin so that it sloughs off
keratolytics
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procedure in which extracts of suspected allergens are injecte subcutaneously
intradermal test
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procedure in which allergens are applied topically, usually on the forewarm
patch test
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skin graft taken from one site and applied to another site of the patient's body
autograft
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skin graft taken from another species (usually a pig) to a human
xenograft
