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Chapter 5 - Integumentary System Flashcards

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Abscess

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Localized Collection of pus at the site of an infection

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Acne

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Inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles of the skin with characteristic lesions that in include blackheads (comedos), inflammatory papules, pustules, nodules, and cysts and are usually associated with seborrhea; also called acne vulgaris

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Alopecia

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Partial or complete loss of hair resulting from normal ageing, an endocrine disorder, a drug reaction, anti cancer medication, or skin disease

Commonly called baldness

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Bowen disease

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Very early form of skin cancer, which is easily curable and characterized by a red scaly path on the skin

also called squamous cell carcinoma

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Cellulitis

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Widespread, acute infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

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Chloasma

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Pigmentary skin discolouration usually occurring in yellowish-brown patches or spot

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Comedo

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Typical small skin lesion of acne vulgaris caused by accumulation of keratin, bacteria, and dried sebum plugging g an excretory duct of the skin

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Decubitus ulcer

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Inflammation, sore, or skin deterioration caused by prolonged pressure from lying in one position that prevents blood flow to the tissues, usually in elderly bedridden people

Also known as pressure ulcer

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Ecchymosis

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Skin discolouration consisting of a large, irregularly formed hemorrhagic area with colors changing from bluish black to greenish brown or yellow

Commonly called a bruise

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Eczema

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Chronic inflammatory skin condition that is characterized by erythema, papules, vesicles, pustules, scales, crusts, scabs, and accompanied by intense itching

Also called atopic dermatitis

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Erythema

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Redness of the skin caused by swelling of the capillaries

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Eschar

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Dead matter that is sloughed off from the surface of the skin especially after a burn

Commonly crusty or scabbed

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Impetigo

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Bacterial skin infection characterized by isolated pustules that become crusted and rupture

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Keratosis

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Thickened area of the epidermis of any horny growth on the skin (such as a callus or a wart)

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Lentigo

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Small brown mascules, especially on the face and arms, brought on by sun exposure, usually in a middle aged or older person

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Pallor

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Unnatural paleness or absence of colour in the skin

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Pediculosis

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Infestation with lice, transmitted by the personal contact of common use of brushes, combs, or headgear

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Petechia

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Minute, pinpoint hemorrhage under the skin

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Pruritus

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Intense itching

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Psoriasis

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Chronic skin disease characterized by itchy red patches covered by thick, dry, silvery, scales

Caused by excessive development of the nasal layer of the epidermis

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Purpura

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Any severe bleeding disorders characterized by hemorrhage into the tissues, particularly beneath the skin or mucous membranes, producing ecchymoses or petechiae

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Scabies

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Contagious skin disease transmitted by the itch mite, commonly through sexual contact

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Tinea

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Fungal skin infection whose name is commonly indicates the body part affected;

Also called a ringworm

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Urticaria

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Allergic reaction of the skin characterized by the eruption of pale red, elevated patches called wheals or hives

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Verruca
Epidermal growth caused by a virus Also know as warts
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Vitiligo
Localized loss of skin pigmentation characterized by milk-white patches
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Allergy skin test
Any test in which a suspected Allergan or sensitizer is applied to or injected into the skin to determine patient’s sensitivity to it Most common: intradermal, patch and scratch tests
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Intradermal
Skin tests that identifies suspected allergens by subcutaneously injecting small amounts of extracts of the suspected allergens and observing the skin for a reaction
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Patch
Skin test that identifies allergic contact dermatitis by applying a suspected allergen to a patch, which is then taped on the skin, usually the forearm, and observing the area 24 hours later for allergic response
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Scratch
Skin test that identifies suspected allergens by placing a small quantity of the suspected allergen on a lightly scratched area of the skin also called puncture or prick test
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Culture & Sensitivity (C&S)
Laboratory test to determine the presence of pathogens in patients with the suspected wound infections and identify the appropriate drug therapy to with the organism responds
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Biopsy (Bx)
Representative tissue sample removed from a body site for microscopic examination
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Frozen section
Ultra thin slide of tissue from a frozen specimen for immediate pathological examination
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Needle
Removal of a small tissue sample for examination using a hallow needle usually attached to a syringe
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Punch
Removal of a small core of tissue using a hollow punch
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Shave
Removal of elevated lesions using a surgical blade
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Mohs
Procedure that involves progressive removal and examination of layers of cancer-containing skin until only the cancer free tissue remains Also called micro graphic surgery
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Skin graft
Transplant of healthy tissue into a injured site
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Allograft
Transplantation of tissue from one person to another person Also called homograft
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Autograft
Transplantation of healthy tissue from one site to another in the same individual
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Synthetic
Transplantation of artificial skin produced from collagen fibres arranged in a lattice pattern
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Xenograft
Transplantation (dermis only) from foreign donor, usually a pig, and transferred to a human Also called a heterograft
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Chemical peel
Chemical removal of the outer layers of skin to treat Anne scarring and general keratoses Called chemabrasion
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Cryosurgery
Use of subfreezing temperature (commonly liquid nitrogen) to destroy or eliminate abnormal tissue such as warts, tumors,
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Debridement
Removal of necrotized tissue from a wound by surgical excision
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Dermabrasion
Rubbing (abrasion) using Eire brushes or sandpaper to mechanically scrape away the epidermis
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Fulguration
Tissue destruction by means of high frequency current Also called electrodesiccation
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Photodynamic therapy (PDT)
Procedure in which cells selectively treated with an agent called a photosensitizer are exposed to light to produce a reaction that destroys the cells
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Adip/o
Fat
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Lip/o
Fat
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Steat/o
Fat
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Cutane/o
Skin
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Dermat/o
Skin
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Derm/o
Skin
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Hidr/o
Sweat
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Sudor/o
Sweat
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ichthy/o
Dry, scaly
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Kerat
Horny tissue; cornea; hard
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Melan/o
Black
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Myc/o
Fungus
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Onych/o
Nail
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Ungu/o
Nail
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Pil/o
Hair
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Trich/o
Hair
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Scler/o
Hardening
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Seb/o
Sebum, sebaceous
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Squam/o
Scale
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Xen/o
Strange foreign
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Xer/o
Dry
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-cyte
Cell
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-derma
Skin
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-logist
Specialist in the study of
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-logy
Study of
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-therapy
Treatment
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An-
Without, not
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Epi-
Above, upon
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Homo-
Same
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Functions of the skin:
Protects underlying structures from injury Sends sensory information to the brain Protects body from ultra violet rays Synthesizes vitamin D Regulates body temperature
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Functions of hair:
Eyelashes and eyebrows provide protection to eyes from sunlight and foreign matter Nostril and ear hair protects against entry of foreign matter Hair on scalp protects from sunlight and mechanical injury
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List the three accessory glands of the skin:
Hair Nails Sebaceous gland Sudoriferous glands
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Sudoriferous glands functions
Cool the body Excrete waste products Moisturize surface cells
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Sebaceous gland functions
Produce oil Prevent infection
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Examples of skin tumours
Basal cell carcinoma Squamous cell carcinoma Malignant melanoma
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What is sebum
It’s an oily secretion from the sebaceous glands, it’s acidic nature helps destroy harmful organisms on the skin to prevent infection

Medical Terminology Systems: A Body Systems Approach (7 decks)

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