Chapter 61 Vocab

Question 1

Acantholysis

Answer 1

Separation of epidermal cells from each other due to damage or abnormality of the intracellular substance

Question 2

Balneotherapy

Answer 2

A bath with therapeutic additives

Question 3

Bullae

Answer 3

Large, fluid-filled blisters

Question 4

Carbuncle

Answer 4

Localized skin infection involving several hair follicles

Question 5

Cheilitis

Answer 5

Inflammation of the lips (when dry, cracking, inflamed skin occurs at the corners of the mouth, it is called angular cheilitis; when caused by sun exposure, it is called solar cheilitis)

Question 6

Comedones

Answer 6

The primary lesions of acne, caused by sebum blockage in the hair follicle

Question 7

Cytotoxic

Answer 7

Destructive of cells

Question 8

Debridement

Answer 8

Removal of necrotic or dead tissue by mechanical, surgical, chemical, or autolytic means

Question 9

Dermatitis

Answer 9

Any inflammation of the skin

Question 10

Dermatosis

Answer 10

Any abnormal skin lesion

Question 11

Epidermopoiesis

Answer 11

Development of epidermal cells

Question 12

Furuncle

Answer 12

Localized skin infection of a single hair follicle; also known as a boil

Question 13

Hydrophilic

Answer 13

A material that absorbs moisture

Question 14

Hydrophobic

Answer 14

A material that repels moisture

Question 15

Hygroscopic

Answer 15

A material that absorbs moisture from the air

Question 16

Lichenification

Answer 16

Thickening of the horny layer of the skin; also known as scaling

Question 17

Liniments

Answer 17

Lotions with added oil for increased softening of the skin

Question 18

Mitogenic

Answer 18

A substance that stimulates mitosis or cell division and reproduction

Question 19

Pruritus

Answer 19

Itching

Question 20

Pyodermas

Answer 20

Bacterial skin infections

Question 21

Striae

Answer 21

Bandlike streaks on the skin, distinguished by color, texture, depression, or elevation from the tissue in which they are found; usually purplish or white

Question 22

Suspensions

Answer 22

Liquid preparations in which powder is suspended, requiring shaking before use

Question 23

Tinea

Answer 23

A superficial fungal infection on the skin or scalp

Question 24

Xerosis

Answer 24

Overly dry skin