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Med Term Test 2
Chapter 4
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10/19/2010

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Term
Epidermis
Definition
Outer layer of skin
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Keratin
Definition
Horny or cornified layer composed of protein
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Melanin
Definition
Color or pigmentation of the skin
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Dermis
Definition
Inner layer of skin (true skin)
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Sudoriferous (sweat) gland
Definition
tiny, coiled tubular structures that emerge through pores on skin
Term
Sebaceous gland
Definition
secrete sebum (oil) into the ahir follicles where the hair shaft pass through the dermis
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Hair
Definition
compressed, kertinized cells that arise from hair follicles
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Nails
Definition
originate the epidermis
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Cutane/o derm/o dermat/o
Definition
Skin
Term
Hidr/o
Definition
sweat
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Kerat/o
Definition
horny tissue, hard
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Onych/o, ungu/o
Definition
Nail
Term
Onych/o
Definition
nail
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ungu/o
Definition
nail
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Seb/o
Definition
sebum (oil)
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Trich/o
Definition
Hair
Term
Aut/o
Definition
Self
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Bi/o
Definition
Life
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Coni/o
Definition
Dust
Term
Crypt/o
Definition
Hidden
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Heter/o
Definition
Other
Term
Myc/o
Definition
fungus
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Necr/o
Definition
death (cells, body)
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Pachy/o
Definition
thick
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Rhytid/o
Definition
wrinkles
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Staphyl/o
Definition
grapelike clusters
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Strept/o
Definition
twisted chain
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Xer/o
Definition
dry
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Epi-
Definition
on,upon,over
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Intra-
Definition
within
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Para-
Definition
beside,beyond,around
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Per-
Definition
Through
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Sub-
Definition
under, below
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-a
Definition
nound,suffix,no meaning
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-coccus
Definition
berry shaped
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-ectomy
Definition
excision or surgical removal
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-ia
Definition
diseased or abnormal state, condition of
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-itis
Definition
inflammation
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-malacia
Definition
softening
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-opsy
Definition
view of, viewing
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-phagia
Definition
eating or swallowing
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-plasty
Definition
surgical repair
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-rrhea
Definition
flow, excessive discharge
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-tome
Definition
instrument used to cut
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Dermatitis
Definition
inflammation of the skin
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Dermatoconiosis
Definition
abnormal condition of the skin caused by dust
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Dermatofibroma
Definition
Fibrous tumor of the skin
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Hidradenitis
Definition
inflammation of a sweat gland
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Leiodermia
Definition
Condition of smooth skin
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Onychocryptosis
Definition
abnormal condition of a hidden nail (ingrown nail)
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Onychomalacia
Definition
softening of nails
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Onychomycosis
Definition
abnormal condition of a fungus in the nails
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Onychophagia
Definition
Eating the nails (nail biting)
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Pachyderma
Definition
Thickening of the skin
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Paronychia
Definition
Diseased state around the nail
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Seborrhea
Definition
excessive discharge of sebum
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Trichomycosis
Definition
abnormal condition of a fungus in the hair
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Xeroderma
Definition
dry skin
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Abrasion
Definition
Scraping away of the skin by mechanical process or injury
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Abscess
Definition
localized collection of pus
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Acne
Definition
inflammatory disease of the skin involving the sebaceous glands and hair follicles
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Actinic keratosis
Definition
precancerous skin condition of horny tissue formation that results from excessive exposure to sunlight. It may evolve into a squamous cell carcinoma.
Term
Basal cell carcinoma
Definition
epithelial tumor arising from the epidermis. Seldom metastasizes but invades local tissue. (BCC)
Term
Candidiasis
Definition
an infection of the skin, mouth (thrush), or vagina caused by the yeast-type fungus Candida albicans Candida is normally present in the mucous membranes; overgrowth causes an infection. Esophageal candidiasis is often seen in patients with AIDS
Term
Carbuncle
Definition
skin infection composed of a cluster of boils caused by staphlyococcal bacteria
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Cellulitis
Definition
inflammation of the skin and subcutaneous tissue caused by infection, leading to redness, swelling, and fever
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Contusion
Definition
injury with no break int he skin, characterized by pain, swelling and discoloration (bruise)
Term
Eczema
Definition
noninfectious, inflammatory skin disease characterized by redness, blisters, scans and itching
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Fissure
Definition
slit or crack-like sore in the skin
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Furuncle
Definition
painful skin node caused by staphylococcal bacteria in a hair follicle (boil)
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Gangrene
Definition
death of tissue by loss of blood supply followed by bacterial invasion
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Herpes
Definition
inflammatory skin disease caused by herpes virus characterized by small blisters in clusters. Many types of herpes exist. Herpes simplex causes fever blisters, herpes zoster (shingles) is characterized by painful skin eruptions that follow nerves inflamed by the virus
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Impetigo
Definition
superficial skin infection characterized pustules and caused by either staphylococci or streptococci
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Kaposi sarcoma
Definition
a cancerous condition starting as purple or brown papules on the lower extremities that spreads through the skin to the lymph nodes and internal organs. Frequently seen in AIDS
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Laceration
Definition
torn, ragged-edged wound
Term
Lesion
Definition
any visible change in tissue resulting from injury or disease. It is broad term that includes sores, wounds, ulcers, and tumors
Term
Pediculosis
Definition
invasion into the skin and hair by lice
Term
Psoriasis
Definition
chronic skin condition producing red lesions covered with silvery scales
Term
Scabies
Definition
skin infection caused by the itch mite, charactized by papule eruptions that are caused by the female burrowing in the outer layer of the skin and laying eggs. This condition is accompanied by severe itching.
Term
Scleroderma
Definition
a disease characterized by chronic harderning (induration) of the connective tissue of the skin and other body organs
Term
Shingles
Definition
development of painful, inflamed blister that folloe the nerve routes. Caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox
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Squamous cell carcinoma
Definition
a malignant growth that develops from scale-like epithelial tissue. On the skin it appears as a firm, red, painless bump. The most frequent cause is chronic exposure to sunlight (SqCCa)
Term
Systemic lupus erthematosus
Definition
a chronic inflammatory disease involving the skin, joints, kidneys, and nervoud system. This autoimmune disease is charactized by periods of remission and exacerbations. It also may affect other organs. (SLE)
Term
Tinea
Definition
fungus infection of the skin (ringworm)
Term
Urticara
Definition
an itiching skin eruption composed of wheals of varying size and shape. It is usually related to an allergy.
Term
Biopsy
Definition
view of life (the removal of living tissue from the body to be viewed under the microscope)
Term
Dermatoautoplasty
Definition
surgical repair using one' own skin (skin graft autograft)
Term
Dermatoheteroplasty
Definition
surgical repair using skin from others (skin graft allograft)
Term
Dermatoplasty
Definition
surgical repair of the skin
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Onychectomy
Definition
excision of a nail
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Rhytidectomy
Definition
excision of wrinkles (facelift)
Term
Rhytidoplasty
Definition
surgical repair of wrinkles
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Dermatologist
Definition
a physician who studies and treats skin (disease)
Term
Dermatology
Definition
study of the skin (a branch of medicine that deals with diagnosis and treatment of skin disease)
Term
Dermatome
Definition
instrument used to cut skin
Term
Epidermal
Definition
pertaining to upon the skin
Term
Erthroderma
Definition
red skin (abnormal redness of the skin
Term
Hypodermic
Definition
pertaining to under the skin
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Intradermal
Definition
pertaining to within the skin
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Keratogenic
Definition
origination in horny tissue
Term
Leukoderma
Definition
white skin (less color than normal)
Term
Necrosis
Definition
abnormal condition of death (cells and tissue die because of disease)
Term
Percutaneous
Definition
pertaining to through the skin
Term
Staphylococcus (staph)
Definition
berry-shaped (bacteria) in grapelike clusters (these bacteria cause many skin disease)
Term
Streptococcus (strep)
Definition
berry-shaped (bacteria) in twisted chain
Term
Subcutaneous (subQ)
Definition
pertaining to under the skin
Term
Ungula
Definition
pertaining to the nail
Term
Xanthroderma
Definition
yellow skin (jaundice)
Term
Adipose
Definition
fat, fatty
Term
Albino
Definition
an individual with pigment deficiency in the eyes, hair, and skin
Term
Allergy
Definition
hypersensitivity to a substance
Term
Alopecia
Definition
loss of hair
Term
Cicatrix
Definition
scar
Term
Cyst
Definition
a closed sac containing fluid or semisolid material
Term
Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
Definition
a herpes-type virus that usually causes disease when the immune system is compromised
Term
Debridement
Definition
removal of contaminated or dead tissue and foreign matter from an open wound
Term
Dermabrasion
Definition
procedure to remove skin scars with abrasive material, such as sandpaper
Term
Diaphorese
Definition
profuse sweating
Term
Ecchymosis
Definition
escape of blood into the tissues, causing superfical discoloration; a "black and blue" mark
Term
Edema
Definition
puffy swelling of tissue from the accumulation of fluid
Term
Emollient
Definition
agent that softens or soothes the skin
Term
Erythema
Definition
redness
Term
Induration
Definition
abnormal hard spot
Term
Jaundice
Definition
condition charactized by a yellow tinge to the skin
Term
Keloid
Definition
overgrowth of scar tissue
Term
Leukoplakia
Definition
condtion of characterized by white spots or patched on mucous membrane, which may be precancerous
Term
Macule
Definition
flat, colored spot on the skin
Term
Nevus
Definition
cicumscribed malformation of the skin, usually brown, black or flesh colored. A congenital nevus is present at birth, it is referred to as a birthmark (mole)
Term
Nodule
Definition
a small knotline mass that can be felt by touch
Term
Pallor
Definition
paleness
Term
Papule
Definition
small, solid skin elevation (pimple)
Term
Petechia
Definition
pinpoint skin hemorrhages
Term
Pruritus
Definition
severe itiching
Term
Purpura
Definition
disorder characterized by hemorrhages into the tissue, giving the skin a purple-red discoloration
Term
Pustule
Definition
elevation of skin containing pus
Term
Ulcer
Definition
eroded sore on the skin or mucous membrane
Term
Verruca
Definition
cicumscribed cutaneous elevation caused by a virus (wart)
Term
Vesicle
Definition
small elevation of the epidermis containing liquid (blister)
Term
Virus
Definition
an infectious agent
Term
Wheal
Definition
transitory, itchy elevation of the skin with a white center and a red surrounding area; a wheal is an individual urticaria (hive) lesion
Term
BCC
Definition
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Term
bx
Definition
biopsy
Term
CMV
Definition
cytomegalovirus
Term
SLE
Definition
systemic lupus erythematosus
Term
SqCCA
Definition
squamous cell carcinoma
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Staph
Definition
staphylococcus
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Strep
Definition
streptococcus
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subQ
Definition
subcutaneous
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