Flashcards in Chapter 7 Deck (60)
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integumentary/o-
skin
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cutane/o-
skin
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-ous
pertaining to
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cut/i-
skin
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derm/o-
skin
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dermat/o-
skin
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derm/o-
skin
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Epidermis
outermost layer of skin, ketatin, a hard, fibroud protein
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epi-
upon
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melanin
a dark brwon or black pigment/chemical subs
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Suntan
increase sun UV rays= excessive/incresase melanin
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Sunburn
prolong sun exposure= decrease melanin absorption
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sebum
fat
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sudor/i-
sweat
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fer/o-
to bear
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piloerection
goose bump, erector muscles at the base of the hair follicle
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Pil/o-
hair
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erect/o-
to stand up
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Ecchymosis
a 3 cm in diameter or larger area of hemorrhage under the skin
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Ecchym/o-
blood in tissues
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contusion
bleeding of any size under the skin bruising
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hematoma
elevated collection of blood under the skin
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hemat/o-
blood
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-oma
tumor, mass
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Exudate
oozing fluid
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dermat/o-
skin
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Pruritis
itchy skin
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Xeroderma
dry skin
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xer/o-
dry
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