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Integumentary System
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Pharmacology
Undergraduate 3
02/07/2011

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adip/o
lip/o
steat/o
Definition
fat
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derm/o
dermat/o
cutane/o
Definition
skin
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erythr/o
Definition
red
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hidr/o
Definition
sweat
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hist/o
histi/o
Definition
tissue
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ichthy/o
Definition
fish
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kerat/o
scler/o
Definition
hard
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leuk/o
Definition
white
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melan/o
Definition
black
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myc/o
Definition
fungus
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onych/o
Definition
nail
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plas/o
Definition
formation
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purpur/o
Definition
purple
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seb/o
Definition
sebum(oil)
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squam/o
Definition
scale
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trich/o
Definition
hair
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xanth/o
Definition
yellow
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xer/o
Definition
dry
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epithelium
Definition
cells covering external and internal surfaces of the body
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epidermis
Definition
thin, cellular outer layer of the skin
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squamous cell layer
Definition
flat, scale-like epithelial cells comprising the outermost layers of the epidermis
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basal layer
Definition
deepest region of the epidermis
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melanocyte
Definition
a cell found in the basal layer that gives color to the skin
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melanin
Definition
dark brown to black pigment contained in melanocytes
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dermis
Definition
dense, fibrous connective tissue layer of the skin
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sebaceous glands
Definition
oil glands in the skin
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sebaceous glands
Definition
oil glands in the skin
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sebum
Definition
oily substance secreted by the sebaceous glands
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sudoriferous glands
Definition
sweat glands
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subcutaneous tissue
Definition
connective and adipose tissue layer just under the dermis
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collagen
Definition
protein substance found in skin and connective tissue
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keratin
Definition
hard protein material found in the epidermis, hair and nails
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lesion
Definition
an area of pathologically altered tissue
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macule
Definition
a flat, discolored spot on the s kin up to 1 cm across
Term
secondary lesions
Definition
lesions that result in changes in primary lesions
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erosion
Definition
to gnaw away; loss of superficial epidermis leaving an area of moisture but no bleeding
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ulcer
Definition
an open sore on the skin or mucous membrane that can bleed and scar and is sometimes accompanied by infections
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exoriation
Definition
a scratch mark
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fissure
Definition
a linear crack in the skin
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cicatrix of the skin
Definition
a mark left by the healing of a sore or wound showing the replacement of destroyed tissue by fibrous tissue
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keloid
Definition
an abnormal overgrowth of scar tissue that is thick and irregular
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vascular lesions
Definition
lesions of a blood vessel
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vascular lesions
Definition
lesions of a blood vessel
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purpuric lesions
Definition
purpura; lesions as a result of hemorrhages into the skin
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petechia
Definition
spot; a reddish-brown, minute hemorrhagic spot on the skin that indicates a bleeding tendency
Term
ecchymosis
Definition
bruse; a black and blue mark-large purpura
Term
epidermal tumors
Definition
skin tumors arising from the epidermis
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nevus
Definition
a congenital malformation on the skin that can be epidermal or vascular-also a mole
Term
dysplastic nevus
Definition
a mole with precancerous changes
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verruca
Definition
an epidermal tumor caused by a papilloma virus-also called a wart
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dysplastic nevus
Definition
a mole with precancerous changes
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verruca
Definition
an epidermal tumor caused by a papilloma virus-also called a wart
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alopecia
Definition
baldness
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comedo
Definition
a plug of sebum within the opening of a hair follicle
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erythema
Definition
redness of skin
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pruritus
Definition
severe itching
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depigmentation
Definition
loss of melanin pigment in the skin
Term
hypopigmentation
Definition
areas of skin lacking color due to deficient amounts of melanin
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hyperpigmentation
Definition
darkened areas of skin caused by excessive amounts of melanin
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suppuration
Definition
production of purulent matter
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urticaria
Definition
hives
Term
xeroderma
Definition
dry skin
Term
acne
Definition
inflammation of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles of the skin evidenced by comedones, pustules, or nodules on the skin
Term
albinism
Definition
a herditary condition characterized by a partial or total lack of melanin pigment
Term
cellulitis
Definition
an acute inflammation of subcutaneous tissue resulting from a bacterial invasion through a break in the skin
Term
dermatitis
Definition
an inflammation of the skin characterized by redness pruritus
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atopic dermatitis
Definition
chronic skin inflammation characterized by appearance of inflamed, swollen papules
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contact dermatitis
Definition
an inflammation of the skin resulting from contact with substance to which one is allergic
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seborrheic dermatitis
Definition
redness of the skin covered by a yellow, oily, itchy scale most commonly at the hairline, forehead
Term
dermatosis
Definition
any disorder of the skin
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exanthematous
Definition
eruption of the skin caused by a viral disease
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eczema
Definition
to boil out
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furuncle
Definition
a boil
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carbuncle
Definition
a skin infection consisting of clusters of furuncles
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abscess
Definition
a localized collection of pus in a cavity formed by the inflammation of surrounding tissues that heals when drained or excised
Term
gangrene
Definition
an eating sore; death of tissue associated with a loss of blood supply resulting from trauma or inflammatory or infectious process
Term
herpes simplex virus type 1
Definition
transient viral vesicles that infect the facial area, especially the mouth and nose
Term
herpes simplex virus type 2
Definition
sexualy transmitted ulcer-like lesions of the genital and anorectal skin and mucosa
Term
herpes zoster
Definition
a viral disease affecting the peripheral nerves characterized by painful blisters that spread over the skin following the affected nerves
Term
ichthyosis
Definition
a skin condition caused by a gene defect that results in dry-thick, scaly skin
Term
impetigo
Definition
highly contagious, bacterial skin inflammation marked by pustules that rupture and become crusted
Term
keratoses
Definition
thickened areas of epidermis
Term
actinic keratoses
Definition
thickening of skin caused by excessive exposure to sunlight
Term
seborrheic keratoses
Definition
benign wart-like lesionsss
Term
lupus
Definition
chronic autoimmune disease characterized by inflammation of various parts of the body
Term
ctaneous lupus
Definition
limited to the skin
Term
systemic lupus erythematosus
Definition
a more severe form of lupus involving the skin, joints, and often the vital organs
Term
malignant cutaneous neoplasm
Definition
skin cancer
Term
squamous cell carcinoma
Definition
a malignant tumor of squamous epithelium
Term
onychia
Definition
inflammation of the fingernail or toenail
Term
paronchia
Definition
inflammation of the nail fold
Term
pediculosis
Definition
infestation with lice that causes itching and dermatitis
Term
pediculosis capitis
Definition
head lice
Term
pediculosis pubic
Definition
lice that generally infect the pubic region
Term
psoriasis
Definition
an itching; recurrent skin disease marked by silver-gray scales covering red patches on the skin
Term
scabies
Definition
contagious disease caused by a parasite (mite) that invades the skin, causing an intense itch-most often found at articulations between the fingers or toes, elbow, etc
Term
seborrhea
Definition
a skin condition marked by the hypersecretion of sebum from the sebaceous glands
Term
tinea
Definition
a group of fungal skin diseases identified by the body part that is affected
Term
vitiligo
Definition
a condition caused by the destruction of melanin that results in the appearance of white patches on the skin, commonly the face, hands, legs and genital areas
Term
biopsy
Definition
removal of a small piece of tissue for microscopic pathological examination
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frozen section
Definition
a surgical method involving cutting a thin piece of tissue from a frozen specimen for immediate pathologica examination
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cryosurger
Definition
destruction of tissue by freezing
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dermabrasion
Definition
surgical removal of frozen epidermis using wire brushes and emery papers to remove scars
Term
debridement
Definition
removal of dead tissue from a wound or burn site to promote healing and prevent infection
Term
curettage
Definition
to clean; scraping of a wound using a spoon-like cutting instrument called a curette
Term
electricalsurgical procedures
Definition
use of electric currents to destroy tissue
Term
Mohs surgery
Definition
a technique used to excise tumors of the skin by removing fresh tissue layer by layer until a tumor-free plane is reached
Term
skin grafting
Definition
transfer of skin from one body site to another to replace skin lost through burns or injury
Term
sclerotherapy
Definition
use of sclerosing agents in treating diseases
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antipruritic
Definition
a drug that relieves itching
Term
antiseptic
Definition
an agent that inhibits the growth of infectious microorganisms
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