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Med Terms Ch 5
Integumentary System
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11th Grade
04/18/2011

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abscess
Definition
walled cavity containing pus and surrounded by inflamed or necrotic tissue
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acne
Definition
inflammatory disease of the sebacceous glands and hair follices
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acne vulgaris
Definition
characterized by omedones(black heads), papules, and pustules, usually assoc w/ seborrhea
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Bowen disease
Definition
form of intaepidermal carcinoma(squamous cells) characterized by red-brown scaly or crusted lesions that resemble psoriasis
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carbuncle
Definition
deep-seated pyogenic(production of pus) infection of the skin, usually at subcutaneous levels
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cellulitis
Definition
wide-spread infection of the skin at subcutaneous levels, involves heat, swelling, pain, fever, chills, headaches
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chloasma
Definition
yellowish-brown skin discolorations
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comedo
Definition
typical small skin lesion of acne vulgaris caused by accumulation of keratin, bacteria, and dried sebum, commonly called whiteheads
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decubitus ulcer
Definition
skin ulceration caused by prolonged pressure, usually found in someone who is bedridden, commonly called bedsores
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dermatomycosis
Definition
fungal skin infection
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ecchymosis
Definition
hemorrhagic areas or bruises
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eczema
Definition
acute or chronic skin inflammation
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erythema
Definition
redness of skin due to swelling of capillaries. ex: mild sunburn or nervous blushing
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eschar
Definition
damaged tissue following a severe burn
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furuncle
Definition
bacterial infection of a hair follicle or sebacceous gland that produces a pus-filled lesion or boil
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hirsutism
Definition
excessive hair growth, esp in women
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impetigo
Definition
inlammatory skin disease characterized by isolated pustules that become crusted and rupture
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keratosis
Definition
thickened area of the epidermis, such as a callus or wart
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lentigo
Definition
small brown macules, esp on the face and arms w/ lesions distributed on sun-exposed areas of the skin or freckles
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pallor
Definition
unnatural paleness
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pediculosis
Definition
infestation of lice
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petechia
Definition
smaller version of ecchymosis
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pruritus
Definition
intense itching(doesn't it make you itchy?)
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psoriasis
Definition
chronic skin disease of scaly tissue, commonly found of the elbows and knees due to overgrowth of the basal layer
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purpura
Definition
any of several bleeding disorders that cause hemorrhage into the tissues, particularly beneath the skin or mucous membranes
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scabies
Definition
contagious skin disease transferred through sexual contact, commonly called crabs(itchy?)
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tinea
Definition
any fungal disease that indicates the body part affected, also called ringworm. ex: tinea barbae(beard)
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urticaria
Definition
allergic reaction producing hives
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vitiligo
Definition
loss of skin color characterized by milk-white patches
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verruca
Definition
epidermal growth caused by a virus such as plantar warts or herpes
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skin test(ST)
Definition
any test where the suspected allergen is applied to the skin
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scratch test
Definition
identifies suspect allergens by placing a small quantity of suspected allergen on a lightly scratched area of the skin
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biopsy
Definition
tissue sample used for examination
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debridement
Definition
removal of foreign or damaged material, esp in a wound to promote healing
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dermabrasion
Definition
removal of acne scars, tattoos, nevi, or fine wrinkles via snadpaper, wire brushes, and other abrasive tools on the anesthetized epidermis
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fulguration
Definition
tissue destruction via high-frequency electric sparks or electrodesiccation
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chemical peel
Definition
chemical removal of outer layers of skin to remove ance and wrinles, also called chemabrasion
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cryosurgery
Definition
use of liquid nitrogen to destroy warts, tumors, and other unwanted cancerous tissues
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anithistamines
Definition
reduces inflammation, redness, and itching due to allergies
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anitseptics
Definition
agents that prevent infections in cuts
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Bx, bx
Definition
biopsy
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IMP
Definition
impression (synonymous with diagnosis)
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ung
Definition
ointment
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