Chapter 7 Exam 4 Flashcards
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fat that contains lipocytes
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adipose tissue
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loose; connective tissue directly beneath the dermis
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subcutaneous tissue
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body system that covers the entire surface of the body and consists of the skin; hair; and nails
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integumentary system
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pertaining to the skin
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cutaneous
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cutane/o-
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skin
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layer of skin under the epidermis
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dermis
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thin; outermost layer of the skin
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epidermis
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tissue category that includes the epidermis and all of its structures
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epithelium
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normal process of the constant shedding of dead skin cells from the most superficial part of the epidermis
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exfolliation
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type of gland that secretes substances through a duct
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exocrine gland
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exocrine gland in the dermis. Secreates sebum
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sebaceous gland
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tissue covering of the body that consists of two layers (epidermis and dermis)
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skin
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exocrine gland in the dermis. Secretes sweat
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sudoriferous gland
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cells from plants or animals (food; pollens; molds; animal dander); as well as dust; chemicals; and drugs that casuse an allergic reaction in a hypersensitive person
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allergen
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response to an allergen in a hypersensitive person
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allergic reaction
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severe systemic allergic reaction characterized by respiratory distress; hypotension; and shock
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anaphylaxis
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individually unique response to an allergen that provokes an allergic response in some people
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hypersensitivity
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allergic reaction that takes place in a hypersensitive person on an area of the skin that was exposed to an allergen
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local reaction
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allergic reaction that takes place through the body in a hypersensitive persone after contact with an allergen that was ingested; inhaled; or injected
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systemic reaction
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any condition caused by disease or injury that results in inflammation or infection of the skin
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dermatitis
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dermatitis word breakdown
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dermat/o- skin -it is inflammation of; infection of
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excessive amounts of fluid move from the blood into the dermis or subcutaneous tissue and cause swelling
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edema
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blood flows into the surrounding tissues
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extravasation
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extravasation word breakdown
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extra- outside of vas/o-blood vessels; vas deferens -ation a process; being or having
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any size hemorrhage under the skin that iscaused by trauma
contusion
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contusion word breakdown
contus/o- bruising -ion action; condition
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any size hemorrhage under the skin that is 3cm in diameter or larger
ecchymosis
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ecchymosis word breakdown
ecchym/o- blood in the tissues -osis condition; abnormal condition; process
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any visible damage to or variation from normal of the skin; whether it is from disease or injury
lesion
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elevated circluar mound
cyst
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small; cracklike crevice
fissure
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fissure word breakdown
fiss/o- splitting -ure system; result of
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flat circle
macule
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elevated
papule or pustule
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flat to slightly elevated; thin flake
scale
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elevated with pointed top
vesicle
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vesicle word breakdown
vesic/o- bladder; fluid filled sac -cle small thing
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elevated with broad flat top
wheal
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any benign or malignant new growth that occus on or in the skin
neoplasm
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neoplasm word breakdown
ne/o- new -plasm growth; formed substance
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malignant word breakdown
malign/o- intentionally causing harm; cancer -ant pertaining to
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itching
pruritus
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any type of skin lesion that is pink to red; flat or raised; pruritic or nonpruritic
rash
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any area of visible damage to the skin that is caused by physical means
wound
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a lack of pigment in the skin; hair; and iris of the eye
albinism
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albinism word breakdown
albin/o- white -ism process; disease from a specific cause
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bluish-purple discoloration of the skin and nails due to a decreased level of oxygen in the blood
cyanosis
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reddish discoloration of the skin
erythema
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yellowish discoloration of the skin; mucous membreanes; and whites of the eyes
jaundice
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gray-to-black discoloration of the skin in areas where the tissue has died
necrosis
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necrosis word breakdown
necr/o-dead cells; tissue; or body -osis condition; abnormal condition; process
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necrosis with subsequent bacterial invasion and decay
gangrene
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unnatural paleness due to lack of blood supply to the tissue
pallor
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an autoimmune disorder in which the melanocytes are slowly destroyed in irregular and ever-enlarging areas
vitiligo
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sliding or scraping injury that mechanically removes the epidermis
abrasion
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abrasion word breakdown
abras/o-scrape off -ion action; condition
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repetitive rubbing injury that mechanically separates the epidermis from the dermis and releases tissue fluid
blister
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heat; electrical current; chemicals; and radiation or x-rays cause a burn to the epidermis or dermis
burn
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burn involves only the epidermis and causes erythem; pain; and swelling; but not blisters
first degree burn
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burn involves the epidermis and the upper part of the dermis. Causes erythemia; pain; and swelling
second degree burn
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burn invloves the epidermis and entire dermis; and sometimes the subcutaneous tissue and muscle layer beneath may be involved
third degree burn
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repetitive rubbing injury that casues the epidermis to gradually thicken into a wide; elevated pad
callus
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fibrous tissue composed of collagen that forms as an injury heals
cicatrix
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very samll; abnormally large scar that is bigger than the originial inury
keloid
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keloid word breakdown
kel/o- tumor -oid resembling
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constant pressure to a particular area of the skin restricts the blood flow to those tissues
decubitus ulcer
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deep penetrating wound
laceration
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laceration word breakdown
lacer/o-a tearing -ation a process; being or having
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localized; pus containing pocket under the skin caused by a bacterial infection
abscess
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spreading inflammation and infection of the connective tissues of the skin and muscle
cellulitis
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cellulitis
cellul/o-cell -it is inflammation of infection of
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skin infection caused by the herpes virus
herpes
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herpes on the lips
herpes simplex virus type 1
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herpes that is a sexually transmitted disease that causes vesicles in the genital area
herpes simplex virus type 2
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herpes that causes the skin rash of chickenpox during childhood
herpes varicella-zoster
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herpes varicella zoster that is activated later in life by illness or stress
shingles
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skin infection casued by a fungus that feeds on epidermal cells
tinea
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occurs on the feet and is know as athletes foot
tinea pedis
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irregular; rough skin leasion caused by HPV
verruca
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infestation of lice and their eggs in the scalp; hair; eyelashes; or genital hair
pediculosis
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pediculosis word breakdown
pedicul/o- lice -osis condition; abnormal condition; process
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infestation of parasitic mites that tunnel under the skin and produce vesicles that are itchy
scabies
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local reaction to physical contact with a substance that is an allergen or an irritant
contact dermatitis
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condition of raised areas of redness and edema that appear suddenly and may also disappear rapidly
uticaria
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raised; irregular; rough areas of skin that are dry and feel like sanpaper
actinic keratosis
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actinic word breakdown
actin/o- rays of the sun -ic pertaining to
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keratosis word breakdown
kerat/o- cornea; hard; fibrous protein -osis condition; abnormal condition; process
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congenital growth composed of a mass of superficial; dilated blood vessels
hemangioma
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hemangioma word breakdown
hem/o- blood angi/o- blood vessel; lymphatic vessel -oma tumor mass
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benign growth of adipose tissue from the subcutaneous layer
lipoma
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lipma word breakdown
lip/o- lipid (fat) -oma tumor; mass
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benign skin leasion that is present at birth and comes in a variety of colors and shapes
nevus
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nevus with irregular edges and variations in color
dysplastic nevus
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dysplastic word breakdown
dys-painful; difficult; abnormal plast/o-growth; formation -ic pertaining to
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congenital abnormality in which the skin and soft tissues are joined between the fingers or toes
syndactyly
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synactyly word breakdown
syn-together -dactyly conditoin of fingers or toes
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congenital abnormality in which there are extra fingers or toes
polydactyly
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polydactyly word breakdown
poly-many; much -dactyly condition of fungers or toes
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automimmune disorder that produces an excessive number of epidermal cells
psoriasis
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psoriasis word breakdown
psor/o-itching -iasis state of; process of
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automimmunde disorder with deterioration of collagen in the skin and connective tissue
systemic lupas erythematosus
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systemic word breakdown
system/o- the body as a whole -ic pertaining to
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during puberty; the sebaceous glands produce large amounts of sebum; particulary on the forehead; nose; chin; shoulders; and back. Blocked secreations elevated the skin and form a reddish papule
acne vulgaris
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chronic skin condition of the face in middle-aged patients. Sebaceous glands secrete excessive amounts of sebum. Blothy erythema; dilated superficial blood vessels; papules; and edema
acne rosacea
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profuse sweating
diaphoresis
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diaphoresis word breakdown
diaphor/o-sweating -esis condation; abnormla condition; process
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acute or chronic loss of scalp hair
alopecia
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the presence of excessive; dark hair on the forearms and over the upper lip of a women due to too much of the male hormone androgem
hirsutism
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hirsutism word breakdown
hirsut/o- hairy -ism process; disease from a specific casuse
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fungal infection of the fingernails or toenails
onychomycosis
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onychomycois word breakdown
onycho/o- nail myc/o- fungus -osis condition; abnormal condition; process
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bacterial infection of the skin next to the cuticle
paronychia
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paronychia word breakdown
par-beside onych/o-nail -ia condition; state; thing
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procedure in which the drug is injected into the muscle to release deep wrinkle lines on the face
botox injections
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procedure in which a liquid containing collagen is injected into wrinkles or acne scars
collagen injections
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procedure in which liquid nitrogen is sprayed or painted onto a wart; mole; or other benign lesion; or onto a samll malignant leasion
cyrosurgery
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cyrosurgery word breakdown
cyro/o-coled surg/o- operative procedure -ery process of
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proceduer that uses a curet to scrape off a superficial skin lesion
curettage
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procedure in which necrotic tissue is debrided from a burn; wound or ulcer
debridement
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procedure that involves the use of electrical current to removed a nevus; wart; skin tag; or small malignant lesion
electrosurgery
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electrosurgery word breakdown
electr/o- electricity surg/o- operative procedure -ery process of
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the electrode is held away from the skin and transmits a spark to the skin surface
fulguration
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fulguration word breakdown
fulgur/o- spark of electricity -ation process; being or having
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procedure to treat a cyst or abscess
incision and drainage (I&D)
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procedure that uses pulses of laser light to remove birthmarks; tatoos; enlarged superficial blood vessels
laser surgery
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incision word breakdown
incis/o- to cut into -ion action; condition
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skin resurfacing that uses a rapidly spinning wire brush or diamond surface to mechanically abrade (scrape away) the epidermis
dermabrasion
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Dermabrasion word breakdown
derm/o- skin abras/o- scrape off -ion action; condtion
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procedure done in a dermatologist's office or the hospital to remove all or part of a skin lesion or tumor
biopsy
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biopsy word breakdown
bi/o- life; living organisms; living tissue -opsy process of viewing
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procedure that uses a scalpel to remove an entire skin lesion or turmor
excisional biopsy
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excisional word breakdown
excis/o- to cut out -ion action; condtion -al pertaining to
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procedure that uses a scalpel to make in incision to remove part of a skin lesion or tumor
incisional biopsy
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incisional word breakdown
incis/o- to cut into -ion action; condition -al pertaining to
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procedure that uses a needle to aspirate the fluid and cells from a cyst
needle aspiration
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aspiration word breakdown
aspir/o- to breathe in; to suck in -ation a processl being or having
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procedure to remove excesive adipose tissue from the breasts; abdomen; hips; legs or buttocks
liposuction
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liposuction word breakdown
lip/o- lipid (fat) -suct/o- to suck -ion action; condition
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procedure to remove skin cancer; particulary tumors with irregular shapes and depths
mohs' surgery
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procedure that uses human; animal; or artifical skin to provide a temporary covering or a permanent layer of skin over a burn or wond
skin grafting
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skin graft that is taken from a cadaver
allograft
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allograft word breakdown
all/o- other; strange -graft tissue for implant or transplant
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skin graft that is takenfrom another part of the patient's own body
autograft
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autograft word breakdown
aut/o- self -graft tissue for implant or transplant
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skin graft of just the dermis that is taken from an animal (pig)
xenograft
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xenograft word breakdown
xen/o- foreign -graft tissue for implant or transplant
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Bx
biopsy
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HSV
herpes simplex virus
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I&D
incision and drainage
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SLE
systemic lupus erythematosus
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SQ
subcutaneous
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subcu
subcutaneous
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subQ
subcutaneous
