Word First Flashcards
(114 cards)
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adiposis
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abnormal condition of fat
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lipocele
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hernia containing fat
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steatitis
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Inflammation of fatty (adipose) tissue
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subcutaneous
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pertaining to beneath the skin
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dermatoplasty
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surgical repair of the skin
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hypodermic
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pertaining to under the skin
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hidradenitis
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inflammation of the sweat glands
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ichthyosis
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abnormal condition of dry or scaly skin
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keratosis
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abnormal condition of horny tissue
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melanoma
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black tumor
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dermatomycosis
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Fungal infection of the skin
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onychomalacia
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softening of the nails
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ungual
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pertaining to the nails
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pilonidal
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pertaining to a hair in a nest
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trichopathy
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disease involving the hair
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scleroderma
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hardening of the skin
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seborrhea
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discharge of sebum
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squamous
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pertaining to scales (or covered with scales)
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xenograft
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skin transplantation from a foreign donor (usually a pig) for a human: also called heterograft
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xeroderma
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dry skin
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lipocyte
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fat cell
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pyoderma
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pus in the skin
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dermatologist
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specialist in treatment of skin disorders
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dermatology
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study of the skin (and its disease)
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cryotherapy
use of cold in the treatment (of disease)
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anhidrosis
abnormal condition of absence of sweat
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diaphoresis
excessive or profuse sweating; also called sudoresis or hyperhidrosis
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epidermis
above the skin
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homograft
transplantation of tissue between individuals of the same species; also called allograft
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hyperhidrosis
excessive or profuse sweating; also called diaphoresis or sudoresis
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subungual
pertaining to beneath the nail of a finger or toe
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abscess
localized collection of pus at the site of an infection (characteritically a staphylococcal infection)
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acne
inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles of the skin with characteristic lesions that include blackheads (comedos), inflmmatory papules, pustules, nodules, and cysts; usually associated with seborrhea; also called acne vulgaris
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alopecia
partial or complete loss of hair resulting from normal aging, an endocrine disorder, a drug reaction, anticancer medication, or a skin disease, commonly called baldness
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Bowen Disease
Form of intraepidermal carcinoma (squamous cell) characterized by red-brown scaly or crusted lesions that resemble a patch of psoriasis or dermatitis; also called Bowen precancerous dermatosis
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cellulitis
Diffuse (widespread), acute infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
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chloasma
pigmentary skin discoloration usually occurring in yellowish brown patches or spots
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comedo
typical small skin lesion of acne vulgaris caused by accumulation of keratin, bacteria, and dried sebum pluggin an excretory duct of the skin
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dermatomycosis
infection of the skin caused by fungi
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ecchymosis
skin discoloration consisting of a large, irregularly formed hemorrhagic area with color changing from blue-black to greenish brown or yellow; commonly called a bruise
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eczema
chronic skin inflmmation characterized by errythema, papules, vesicles, pustules, scales, crusts, scabs, and, possibly, itching
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erythema
redness of the skin caused by swelling of the capillaries
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eschar
damaged tissue following a severe burn
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impetigo
bacterial infection characterized by isolated pustules that become crusted and rupture
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keratosis
thickened area of the epidermis or any horny growth on the skin (such as a callus or wart)
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lentigo
small brown macules, especially on the face and arms, brought on by sun exposure, usually in a middle-aged or older person
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pallor
unnatural paleness or absence of color in the skin
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pediculosis
infestation with lice, transmitted by personal contact or common use of brushes, combs, or headgear
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petechia
minute, pinpoint hemorrhage under the skin
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pressure ulcer
skin ulceration caused by prolonged pressure from lying in one position that prevents blood flow to the tissues, usually in bedridden patients; also known as decubitus ulcer
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pruritus
intense itching
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psoriasis
Chronic skin disease characterized by circumscribed red patches covered by thick, dry, silvery, adherent scales caused by excessive development of the basal layer of the epidermis
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purpura
Any of several bleeding disorders characterized by hemorrhage into the tissues, particuarly beneath the skin or mucous membranes, producing ecchymoses or petechiae
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scabies
contagious skin disease transmitted by the itch mite, commonly through sexual contact
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tinea
fungal skin infection whose name commonly indicated the body part affected; also called ringworm
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urticaria
allergic reaction of the skin characterized by the eruption of pale red, elevated patches called wheals or hives
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verruca
epidermal growth caused by a virus; also known as warts. Types include plantar warts, juvenile warts, and venereal warts
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vitiligo
localized loss of skin pigmentation characterized by milk-white patches
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skin test (ST)
any test in which a suspected allergen or sensitizer is applied to or injected into the skin to determine the patient's sensitivity to it
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intradermal
skin test that identifies suspected allergens by subcutaneously injected small amounts of extracts of the suspected allergens and observing the skin for a subsequent reaction
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patch
skin test that identifies suspected allergens by topical application of the substance to be tested (such as food, pollen, and animal fur), usually on the forearm and observing for a subsequent reaction
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scratch (prick)
skin test that identifies suspected allergens by placing a small quantity of the suspected allergen on a lightly scratched area of the skin
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Intradermal
patch
scratch (prick)
What are the three types of skin tests?
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biopsy
representative tissue sample removed from a body site for microscopic examination
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Needle, punch, shave, frozen section (FS)
What are the four types of biopsy?
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needle biopsy
removal of small tissue sample for examination using a hallow needle, usually attached to a syringe
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punch biopsy
removal of a small core of tissue using a hallow punch
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shave
removal of surgical blade is used to remove elevated lesions
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frozen section (FS)
ultrathin slice of tissue from a frozen specimen for immediate pathological examination
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chemical peel
chemical removal of the outer layers of skin to treat acne scarring and general keratoses; also called chemabrasion
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debridement
removal of necrotized tissue from a wound by surgical excision, enzymes, or chemical agents
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dermabrasion
Rubbing (abrasion) using wire brushes or sandpaper to mechanically scape away (abrade) the epidermis
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fulguration
tissue destruction by means of high frequency electric current; also called electrodesiccation
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cyrosurgery
use of subfreezing temp (commonly liquid nitrogen) to destroy or eliminate abnormal tissue, such as tumors, warts, and unwated cancerous or infected tissue
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adipoma/ lipoma
tumor consisting of fat
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lipocele/ adipocele
hernia consisting of fat
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adipoid, lipoid
resembling fat
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adipocyte/ lipocyte
fat cell
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dermatitis
inflammation of the skin
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dermatotome
instrument to incise the skin
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onychoma
tumor of the nails
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onychomalacia
softening of the nails
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onychosis
abnormal condition of the nail
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onychomycosis
abnormal condition of the nails caused by a fungus
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onychocryptosis
abnormal condition of a hidden (ingrown) nail
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onychopathy
disease of the nails
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trichopathy
disease of the hair
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trichomycosis
abnormal condition of hair caused by a fungus
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dermatology
study of the skin
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dermatologist
specialist in skin (disease)
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adipectomy/ lipectomy
excision of fat (adipose tissue)
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onychectomy
removal of a nail
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onychotomy
incision of a nail
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dermatoplasty, dermoplasty
surgical (plastic) repair of the skin
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pediculosis
infestation with lice
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vitiligo
skin depigmentation characterized by milky white patches
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tinea
fungal skin infection, also called ringworm
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scabies
contagious skin disease transmitted by the itch mite
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impetigo
bacterial skin infection characterized by pustules that become crusted and rupture
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urticaria
allergic reaction of the skin characterized by elevated red patches called hives
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chloasma
hyperpigmentation of the skin, characterized by yellowish brown patches or spots
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ecchymosis
hemorrhagic spot or bruise on the skin
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petechiae
minute or small hemorrhagic spots on the skin
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alopecia
loss or absence of hair
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antifungal
topical agents to treat athlete's foot and onychomycosis
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fulguration
tissue destruction by means of high frequency electric current
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corticosteroids
agents that decrease inflammation or itching
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dermabrasion
use of wire brushes or other abrasive materials to remove scars, tattoos, or fine wrinkles
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parasiticides
agents that kill parasitic skin infestations
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keratolytics
agents that soften the outer layer of skin so that it sloughs off
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intradermal test
procedure in which extracts of suspected allergens are injected subcutaneously
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patch test
procedure in which allergens are applied topically, usually on the forewarm
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autograft
skin graft taken from one site and applied to another site of the patient's body
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xenograft
skin graft taken from another species (usually a pig) to a human
