Week4 Flashcards
Bi
Both, two
Plasia
The formation of cells or tissues
Derm
Skin
Heme
Related to blood
Trophy
Development, growth
Abrasion
A wound caused by rubbing or scraping the skin or mucus membrane
Abscess
An accumulation of pus within the tissue of the body as a result of the body defense against infection
Biopsy
Removal of a portion of tissue for further examination for diagnostic purposes
Dysplasia
Abnormal growth or development of an organ tissue
Ecchymosis
The rupture of blood vessel under the skin, brushing
Edema
Abnormal accumulation of fluid in the body tissue or body cavities causing swelling or dissection of the affected parts
Epidermis
The outer, thicker layer of the skin
Erythema
Skin redness
Hematoma
A collection of blood in the tissue that clots and then becomes encapsulated by connective tissues
Jaundice
Also known as icterus: it is the yellowing of the skin, eye and mucous membranes due to an accumulation of bilirubin