Integumentary and Digestive Flashcards by AMY MAY

exacerbation

increase in severity

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sagittal plane

divides the body or an organ vertically into right and left sides

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frontal plane

divides the body organ organ into an anterior (front) portion and a posterior (rear) portion

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transverse plane

divides the body or organ horizontally into upper and lower portions

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anterior
(ventral)

thee front or direction toward the front of the body

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posterior
(dorsal)

the back or direction toward the back of the body

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superior
(cranial)

a position above or higher than another part of the body

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inferior
(caudal)

a position below or lower than another part of the body

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lateral

the side or direction toward the side of the body

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medial

the middle or direction toward the middle of the body

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proximal

a position in a limb that is nearer to the point of attachment or the trunk of the body

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distal

a position in a limb that is farther from the point of attachment or the trunk of the body

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superficial

a position closer to the surface of the body

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deep

a position farther from the surface of the body

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cranial

houses the brain

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spinal

encloses the spinal cord

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thoracic

encloses by the rib cage

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abdominopelvic

houses the digestive organs and organs of reproduction

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dermatologist

diseases of the skin

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cosmetic surgeon

enhancing image of the skin

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plastic surgeon

reconstruct facial and body defects

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esthetician

cosmetic procedure for the skin

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basal

pertaining to lower part

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carcinoma

malignant epithelial tumor

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decubitus ulcer

wound caused by lying for long time in one position

malignant

locally harmful and able to spread

melanoma

malignant tumor of the cells that produce melanin

metastasis

disease spread

squamous

flat scaly epithelial cell

allergy

hypersensitivity

dermatitis

inflammation of the skin

eczema

inflammation of the skin sometimes with drainage

excoriation

scratch mark

pruritus

itching

serous

thicker and less see through than water

candida

yeast fungus

cellulitus

infection of subcutaneous tissue

herpes zoster

painful blisters that follow a nerve

impetigo

skin infection with yellow crust

lice

parasite

an organism that needs another species in order to survive

scabies

mites

tinea

infection caused by fungus

psoriasis

rash with red/silver scaly patches

vitiligo

white patches on the skin

cyst

fluid-filled sac

alopecia

partial or complete loss of hair

cerumen

wax

diaphoresis

extra sweat

eschar

scab

cryotherapy

using cold temperatures to treat a disease

culture

growing microorganisms

fluoresce

shines brightly when irradiated with UV rays

allograft

skin graft from another person

autograft

skin graft from self

debridement

removal of bad tissue

biopsy

remove tissue for an exam

anesthetic

takes away the pain

antibacterial

kills bacteria

antifungal

kills fungus

antipruritic

helps itching

parasiticide

kills parasites

retinoid

treats acne (zits) and wrinkles

topical

applied to skin

subcutaneous

biopsy

Gastroenterologist

Stomach and intestines

Proctologist

Anus and rectum

Dentist

Oral/facial area

Periodontist

Gums (tissue around teeth)

Nutritionist

Promoting health eating habits

Dietician

Managing food service and promoting healthy eating habits

Bariatric

Related to obesity

Bolus

Mass of substance

Bolus

Mass of substance

Peristalsis

Squeezing and relaxing of alimentary canal to move food

Constipation

Hard and/or infrequent bowel movements (poop)

Emesis

Vomiting

Hematochezia

Passage of feces (poop) with blood

Intolerance

Inability of the small intestine to break down a certain food

Occult

Not visible by the naked eye

Masticate

Chew

Enzyme

Protein that changes other substances

Symptom

Unexpected finding

Abcess

Collection of pus

Gingivitis

Inflammation of gums

Leukoplakia

White patch in mouth

Stomatitis

Infection of mouth

Thrush

Fungal infection

Ulcer

Erosion of skin/mucosa

Dysphagia

Difficulty swallowing

Hernia

Something sticking out (protruding) through the area that usually holds it

Postprandial

After eating

Reflux

Flowing backwards

Sphincter

Muscle around a body opening; when the muscle squeezes, the opening closes

malabsorption

poor absorption

anorexia

lack of appetite

dyspepsia

upset stomach

gastritis

inflammation of stomach lining

perforation

hole

ileus

obstruction of small intestine

hepatic

pertaining to the liver

jaundice

yellow color of tissue

ascites

fluid in abdominal cavity

cirrhosis

liver disease

hepatitis

inflammation of liver

cholelithiasis

having gall stones

hemolysis

destruction of red blood cells

flatus

gas expelled through anus (fart)

colitis

inflammation of colon

diverticulosis

small pouches in the wall of large intestine

peritoneum

abdominal cavity lining

polyp

tissue that sticks out in the hallow part of a hallow organ

hemorrhoid

enlarged vein (vessel) causing swelling and pain

anoscopy

endoscopic exam of the anus

aspiration

removal of fluid or gas by suction

cholangiography

x-ray of bile ducts

colonascopy

endoscopic exam of colon

endoscope

instrument used to look inside a hallow organ

lavage

rinse out hallow organ

appendectomy

removal of appendix

anastomosis

surgically joining two hallow organs

cholecystectomy

removal of gall bladder

ostomy

creating an opening in a hallow organ

ultrasound

high frequency sound waves

laparoscopy

exam of abdomen using endoscope

enema

injection of fluid in rectum

antidiarrheal

prevents/treats diarrhea

antiemetic

prevents/treats vomiting

antihistamine

prevents /treats allergies and/or vomiting

laxative

stimulates elimination of feces (poop)

proton pump inhibitor

blocks production of gastric acid

sublingual

under tongue

gastrointestinal

GERD

gastrointestinal reflux disease

NSAID

nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

bowel movement

ERCP

endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography

PPI

proton pump inhibitor

algia

pain

edema

fluid in tissue

genesis

form, produce

oma

mass, tumor

osis

abnormal condition

pathy

disease

penia

deficient (not enough)

stenosis

narrowing

apex

tip

patent

open

umbilicus

belly button

lymph

swollen lymph nodes

Integumentary and Digestive Flashcards

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