Vocabulary Flashcards
(25 cards)
Abscess
Localized accumulation of pus
Amputation.
A surgical or traumatic removal of a part of the body such as a limb, finger, or toe
Bedsore, decubitus ulcer, pressure sore
An area over a bony prominence such as tailbone, hip, ankle or elbow which becomes inflamed and necrotic and results in sloughing of the area due to prolonged pressure
Blister
A small skin lesion containing serous fluid
Boil
An infection in a hair follicle containing pus
Bruise
Blue/black discolouration of the skin due to an injury allowing blood to escape into the tissue but the skin is not broken
Cellulitis
Inflammation of soft tissue under the skin: marked by swelling, redness, and pain caused by a bacterial infection.
Contusion
An injury to the body without breaking the skin
Abrasion
Scraping or rubbing away of the skin
Cryosurgery
Treatment using cold temperatures using liquid nitrogen
Cyst
A sac containing fluid, or solid material
Debridement
Removal of diseased tissue from the skin
Dermatitis
Inflammation of the skin
Fissure
A crack in the skin
Gangrene
Death of tissue usually the extremities
Histamine
A substance in the cells released during allergic reactions
Eczema
An acute or chronic skin condition marked by redness, pustules, scales crusts and intense itching
Hives
An allergic reaction marked by wheals which are raised red, itchy patches on the skin
Pediculosis
Lice. May be a head, body or pubic infestation
Petichiae
Small pinpoint hemorrhages of the skin
Pruritis
Itching
Sebum
Oily secretions of the sebaceous glands
Subungal hematoma
Painful collection of blood under the fingernail
Melanoma
Malignant tumour of pigmented cells that arises from a mole or in the skin
