Unit 4 pt 2 Flashcards
1
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Dermatitis
A
Inflammation of skin
2
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Dermatoconiosis
A
Skin inflammation from dust
3
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Dermatofibroma
A
Fibrous skin tumor
4
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Hidradenitis
A
Inflammation of sweat glands
5
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Leiodermia
A
Condition of smooth skin
6
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Onychocryptosis
A
Ingrown nail
7
Q
Onychomalacia
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Nail softening
8
Q
Onychomycosis
A
Condition of nail fungus
9
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Onychophagia
A
Eating nails
10
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Pachyderma
A
Condition of thick skin
11
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Paronychia
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Infection of folds of tissue around nails
12
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Seborrhea
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Excess discharge of sebum
13
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Trichomycosis
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Condition of fungus of hair shaft
14
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Xeroderma
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Condition of dry skin
15
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Biopsy (bx)
A
Examination of tissue removed from human body
16
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Dermatoplasty
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Surgical repair of skin
17
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Onychectomy
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Surgical removal of nails
18
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Rhytidectomy
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Surgical removal of wrinkles
19
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Rhytidoplasty
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Surgical repair of wrinkles
20
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Dermatologist
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Person who studies skin
21
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Dermatology
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Study of skin
22
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Dermatome
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Instrument to remove skin
23
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Epidermal
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Pertaining to surface of skin
24
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Erythroderma
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Red skin
25
Hypodermic
Pertaining to under skin
26
Intradermal
Pertaining to within the skin
27
Necrosis
Death (of cells)
28
Percutaneous
Through the skin
29
Staphylococcus (staph)(pl. staphylococci)
Bacterium in grapelike clusters
30
Streptococcus (strep)(pl. streptococci)
Bacterium in the form of a twisted chain
31
Subcutaneous (subQ)
Below the skin
32
Ungual
Relating to the nail
33
Xanthoderma
Condition of yellow skin
34
Abrasion
Area damaged by scraping or wearing away
35
Abscess
Confined pocket of pus that collects in tissues, organs, or spaces inside of the body
36
Acne
Inflammation of the skin involving sebaceous gland and hair follicle(s)
37
Candidiasis
Infection or disease caused by candida resulting from debilitation
38
Carbuncle
Severe abscess (boil) of skin
39
Contusion
Part of injured tissue or skin where blood capsules have ruptured
40
Eczema
Condition of patches of red, itchy, rough areas of skin
41
Fissure
Slit or cracklike sore of skin
42
Furuncle
Pus-filled bump of skin caused by infected or inflamed hair follicles
43
Gangrene
Dead tissue caused by lack of blood flow
44
Herpes
Virus causing contagious sores
45
Impetigo
Superficial skin infection
46
Laceration
Deep cut or tear of flesh or skin
47
Lesion
Abnormal change in structure of an organ or part of the body as a result of disease or injury
48
Pediculosis
Infested with lice
49
Psoriasis
Skin disease defined by red, scaly, itchy patches
50
Scabies
Skin infection caused by mite burrowing into skin
51
Scleroderma
Chronic hardening and tightening of skin
52
Shingles
Reactivation of chicken pox virus resulting in painful rash
53
Tinea
Skin disease caused by fungi
54
Urticaria
Round, itchy welts caused by reaction to irritant
55
Adipose
Body fat
56
Albino
Condition of paleness caused by lack of melanin production
57
Alopecia
Hair loss caused by autoimmune disorder
58
Cicatrix
Scar of healed wound
59
Cyst
Abnormal membrane sac containing fluid
60
Debridement
Removing damaged tissue or foreign objects from a wound
61
Diaphoresis
Sweating excessively
62
Edema
Swelling (accumulating fluid)
63
Erythema
Superficial reddening of the skin after injury or irritation causing dilation of the capillaries
64
Induration
Increasingly fibrous (hardened mass or formation)
65
Jaundice
Liver condition causing yellowing of skin and eyes
66
Keloid
Overgrowth of scar tissue
67
Leukoplakia
Thickened, white patches inside of mouth
68
Macule
Flat, discolored area of skin
69
Nevus (pl. nevi)
Mole or birthmark on skin
70
Nodule
Small swelling or aggregation of cells
71
Pallor
Unhealthy, pale appearance
72
Papule
Small, raised pimple or swelling without producing pus
73
Petechia (pl. petechiae)
Pinpoint, round spots appearing on skin as result of bleeding
74
Pruritus
Severe itching of skin
75
Purpura
Disorder caused by inflammation and bleeding in the small blood vessels
76
Pustule
Small blister or pimple containing pus
77
Verruca
Type of wart that affects the bottom of the foot
78
Vesicle
Fluid or air-filled sac
79
Wheal
Red, swollen mark left on flesh by blow or pressure
80
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
Autoimmune disorder where immune system attacks healthy cells
81
Ecchymosis
Discoloration of skin from bleeding underneath skin
82
Cellulitis
Inflammation of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
83
Ulcer
Eroded sore on skin or mucous membrane
