Week 3: pathology Flashcards
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abscess
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localized collection of pus
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abrasion
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injury in which superficial layers of skin are scraped
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acne
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skin inflammation caused by plugged sebaceous glands
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Chin acne
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common condition in cats in which acne develops on the chin and lip area
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acute moist dermatitis
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bacterial skin disease that is worsened by licking and scratching
also called a HOT SPOT
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alopecia
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hair loss resulting in hairless patches or complete lack of hair
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shedding
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normal hair loss
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atopy
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reaction in animals involving pruritis with secondary dermatitis
commonly called allergies or allergic dermatitis
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hypersensitization
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increased response to an allergen
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hyposensitization
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decreased response to an allergen
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bullae
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multiple contained skin elevations filled with fluid that are greater than 0.5 cm in diameter
bulla- singular
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burn
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tissue injury caused by heat, flame, electricity, chemicals, or radiation
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carbuncle
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cluster of furuncles
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carcinoma
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malignant neoplasm of epithelial tissue
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cellulitis
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inflammation of connective tissue
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diffuse
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widespread
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localized
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well defined area
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comedo
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blackhead or buildup of sebum and keratin in a pore
plural - comedones
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contusion
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injury that does not break the skin
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crust
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collection of dried sebum and cell debris
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dermatitis
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inflammation of the skin
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contact dermatitis
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inflammation of the skin caused by touching an irratant
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dermatocellulitis
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inflammation of the skin and connective tissue
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dermatomycosis
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abnormal skin condition caused by a fungus
also called dermatophytosis
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dermatophytes
superficial fungi that is found on the skin
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dermatosis
abnormal skin condition
plural- dermatoses
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discoid lupus erythematosus
canine autoimmune disease in which the bridge of the nose exhibit depigmentation, erythema, scaling, and erosions
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dyskeratosis
abnormal alteration of keratinization
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ecchymosis
purplish nonelevated patch of bleeding into the skin
also called a bruise
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ecthyma
skin infection with shallow eruptions caused by a pox virus
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eczema
general term for inflammatory skin disease
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eosinophilic granuloma complex
collective name for autoimmune lesion of eosinophilic ulcer
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eosinophilic ulcer or rodent ulcer
located on the lip and oral mucosa of cats
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eosinophilic plaques
raised pruritic lesions on the ventral abdomen of cats
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linear granulomas
are located in a line usually on the caudal aspect of the hindlimb of cats
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erythema
skin redness
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erythematous
pertaining to redness
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erythroderma
abnormal redness of skin occurring over a widespread area
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the combining forms erythr/o, erythem/o, and erythemat/o means
red
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exanthema
cutaneous rash cased by fever or disease
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feline miliary dermatitis
skin disease of cats in which multiple crusts and bumps are present predominantly on the dorsum
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fissure
crack like sore
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fistula
abnormal passage form an internal organ to the body surface or between two internal organs.
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allergen
substance that causes an allergic reaction
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flea allergy dermatitis
inflammation of the skin caused by an allergic reaction to flea saliva
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footrot
bacterial hoof disease that spreads form the interdigital skin to the deeper foot structures
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frostbite
tissue damage caused by extreme cold or contact with chemicals with extreme temperature
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furuncle
localized skin infection in a gland or hair follicle
also called a BOIL
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furunculosis
is the abnormal condition of persistent boils over a period of time
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gangrene
necrosis associated with loss of circulation
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necrosis
condition of dead tissue
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necrotic
pertaining to dead tissue
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putrefaction
foul smell from decaying
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granuloma
small area of healing tissue
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hemangioma
benign tumor composed of newly formed blood vessels
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hyperkeratosis
increased growth of the horny layer of the skin
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infestations
occupation and dwelling of a parasite on the external surface of tissue
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ectoparasites
parasites that live on the external surface
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ecto- means
outside
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louse
is a wingless parasitic insect
plural- lice
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pediculosis
is a lice infestation
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mite
is an insect with a hard exoskeleton and paired joint legs
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mange
is a common term for skin disease caused by mites
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chiggers
is infestation by mite larvae that results in severe pruritus
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acariasis
is infestation with ticks or mites
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maggots
are insect larvae found especially in dead or decaying tissue
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myiasis
is infestation by fly larvae
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keratosis
abnormal condition of epidermal overgrowth and thickening
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laceration
accidental cut into the skin
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lesion
pathologic change of tissue
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lipoma
benign growth of fat cells
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macule
flat, discolored lesion less than 1 cm in diameter
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melanoma
tumor or growth of pigmented skin cells
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malignant melanoma
term used to describe cancer of the pigmented skin cells
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amelanotic melanoma
an unpigmented malignant melanoma
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nodule
small knot protruding above the skin
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onychomycosis
superficial fungal infection of the claw
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pallor
skin paleness
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papilloma
benign epithelial growth that is lobed
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papule
small, raised skin lesion less than 0.5 cm in diameter
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parakeratosis
lesion characterized by thick scales, cracking, and red raw surface
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paronychia
bacterial or viral infection of the claw
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patch
localized skin color change greater than 1 cm in diameter
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pemphigus
group of immune mediated skin diseases characterized
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pemphigus vulgaris
shallow ulcerations frequently involving the oral mucosa and mucocutaneous junctions.
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petechiae
small, pinpoint hemorrhages
singular- petechia
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plaque
solid raised lesion greater than 0.5 cm in diameter
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polyp
growth from mucous membranes
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pruritis
itching
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purpura
condition characterized by hemorrhage into the skin that causes bruising
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pustule
small, circumscribed,, pus-filled skin elevation
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Circumscribed
means contained in a limited area
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pyoderma
skin disease containing pus
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pus
is an inflammatory product made up of leukocytes, cell debris, and fluid
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purulent
means containing or producing pus
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puppy pyoderma
is a skin disease in puppies characterized by pus-containing lesions
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juvenile pyoderma
skin disease in puppies that progresses to a fever, anorexia, and enlarged abscessing lymph nodes
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sarcoma
malignant neoplasm of soft tissue arising from connective tissue
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scale
flake
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scar
mark left by a healing lesion
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cicatrix or cicatrices
means multiple scars
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sebaceous cyst
closed sac of yellow fatty material
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cyst
is a closed sac containing fluid or semisolid material
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seborrhea
skin condition characterized by overproduction of sebum
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skin tag
small growth that hangs from the body by stalks
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ulcer
erosion of skin or mucous membrane
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decubital ulcers
erosions of skin or mucous membranes as a result of prolonged pressure
also called beds sores
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urticaria
localized areas of swelling that itch
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verrucae
warts
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vesicle
contained skin elevation filled with fluid that is greater than 0.5 cm in diameter
also called a blister, bulla, or bleb
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wheal
smooth, slightly raised swollen area that itches
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lance
to open or pierce with a lancet (scalpel) to allow drainage
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laser
device that transfers light into an intense beam for various purposes
