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Terminology/Ch. 8
Integumentary System
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Veterinary Medicine
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08/30/2012

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Abcess
Definition
Localized accumulation of pus
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Albinism
Definition
Congenital defect in melanin development, causing lack of pigment in the hair, skin and eyes.
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Alopecia
Definition
Hair loss
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Anhidrosis
Definition
Abnormal condition of not sweating
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Bleb
Definition
Small blister; fluid filled
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Bulla
Definition
Large blister; fluid filled
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Cicatrix
Definition
Scar
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Cyanosis
Definition
Bluish skin or mm color
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Dyskeratosis
Definition
Abnormal alteration in keratinization
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Ecchymosis
Definition
Flat, reddish purple spot caused by intradermal or submucous hemorrhages; bruise
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Erythema
Definition
Redness of skin
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Exanthema
Definition
Rash
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Exfoliation
Definition
Shedding of horny layer of epidermis
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Fissure
Definition
Crack or groove; erosive
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Hyperhidrosis
Definition
Excessive sweating
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Hyperkeratosis
Definition
Overgrowth of horny layer of epidermis
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Intradermal
Definition
Within the skin
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Macula
Definition
Small, discolored spot on the skin that can be seen but not felt; surface
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Nodule
Definition
Small, visible mass protruding above the skin
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Pallor
Definition
Paleness of skin
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Papule
Definition
Small, rounded elevation of the skin; surface
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Pruritus
Definition
Itching
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Purpura
Definition
Purplish red discoloration on the epidermis caused by hemorrhage into tissue; 2 types: ecchymsis, petichia
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Pustule
Definition
Pus collected in hair follicle or pore; fluid filled
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Scale
Definition
Epithelial cells on epidermis or shed from it; surface
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Subcutaneous
Definition
Beneath the skin
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Ance
Definition
Inflammation of skin caused by plugging of sebaceous glands, with development of papules and pustules (cats/dogs - lip and chin)
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Allergic dermatitis/Atopy
Definition
Skin inflammation caused by allergy
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Contact dermatitis
Definition
Skin inflammation caused by contact with various allergy-producing substances
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Decubitus ulcer
Definition
skin lesion caused by pressure that results in defective circulation: bed sore
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Dermatitis
Definition
Inflammation of skin
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Dermatocelluitis
Definition
Inflammation of skin and underlying connective tissue
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Dermatosis
Definition
Any skin disease, especially those not usually associated with inflammation
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Discoid lupus erythermatosus
Definition
Autoimmune skin disease of dogs, characterized by depigmentation, erythema, scaling, erosions, ulcerations, and crusting, particularly of the face
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Eczema
Definition
General term for acute or chronic dermatitis
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Exfoliative dermatitis
Definition
Dermatitis with scaling, itching, loss of hair, and redness of skin, resulting from any of several abnormal skin conditions.
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Epidermolysis bullosa
Definition
Genetic skin disease characterized by blisters caused by any mechanicial friction, resulting in large open sores and extreme skin fragility (Collies & Persians)
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Frostbite
Definition
Tissue damage caused by exposure to extreme cold or by contact with chemicals that have a rapid freezing action
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Pemphigus vulgaris
Definition
Autoimmune disease of dogs, characterized by shallow ulcerations of mucocutaneous junctions and oral mucosa
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Petechia
Definition
Pinpoint hemorrhage beneath skin, mm, or organ capsule
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Seborrheic dermatitis
Definition
Chronic, inflammatory dermatitis with yellowish, greasy scaling of skin, with or without pruritus
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Urticaria
Definition
Skin reaction, usually allergic, with wheals appearing on skin, accompanied by pruritus (hives)
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Wart/Papillomatosis
Definition
Virus-caused, benign, small, tumorlike epidermal growth
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Wheal/Wheel
Definition
Round,, smooth, slightly elevated lesion on skin, whiter or redder than surrounding area, which itches severely and usually is evidence of allergy
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Acute Moist Dermatitis/Hot Spots
Definition
Superficial bacterial infection of skin caused by self-trauma, usually scratching, chewing, and licking
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Cellulitis
Definition
Inflammation, usually bacterial, possibly purulent, especially involving loose subcutaneous tissue
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Chiggers
Definition
Infestation by mite larvae, causing severe itching and dermatitis
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Cutaneous blowfly myiasis/Flystrike
Definition
Infestation by maggots; deritalized skin, skin covered by hair or wool, or skin wounds soiled by feces or urine are affected
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Dermatomycosis/Ringworm
Definition
Fungal infection of the skin
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Flea bite dermatitis
Definition
Inflammatory lesions caused by hypersensitivity to flea bites; self-trama and secondary infection are common in dogs
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Biopsy
Definition
Removal of tissue for microscopic examination
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Fungal culture
Definition
Crusts of lesion and plucked hair are dropped into container of dermatophyte test medium or Sabourand dextrose sagar.
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Intradermal tests
Definition
Several tests using inj of substances intradermally to observe reaction
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Scabies
Definition
Contagious skin disease caused by invasive mites, usually producing intense itching
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Paronychia
Definition
Bacterial or viral inflammation of skin around nails or claws
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Pediculosis
Definition
Infestation by lice
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Pyoderma
Definition
Any purulent skin disease
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Dermatofibroma
Definition
Fibrous tumor of skin
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Lipoma
Definition
Benign tumor composed of mature fat cells
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Malignant melanoma
Definition
Rapidly growinf, often ulcerated mass with tendency to metastasize; tumor
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Mast cell tumor
Definition
Benign local aggregation of mast cells that forms nodular tumor in skin; may become malignant
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Sebaceous cyst
Definition
Cyst of sebaceous gland plugged with sebum
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Seborrheic Karatosis/Seborrheic Wart
Definition
Benign tumor of epidermis with many yellow or brown raised lesions on skin
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Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Definition
Type of carcinoma from squamous epithelium
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Excisional Biopsy
Definition
Surgical incision to remove tissue of all or part of lesion and surrounding normal-appearing tissue
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Punch Biopsy
Definition
Sample of tissue obtained by the use of punch
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Skin Graft
Definition
Surgical procedure to transplant skin from one location to another
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Dermodicosis/Red Mange
Definition
Infestation by mites of the Demodex sp.
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Skin Scrape
Definition
Scapel blade is used to scrape skin deeply while squeezing affected lesion, contents of scrape are examined microscopically for presence of mange mites
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Tissue Culture
Definition
Epithelial cells, taken from body, grown in a medium for diagnostic or research purposes
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