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chapter 5
integumentary
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Undergraduate 1
07/14/2016

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abrasion
Definition
a scraping or rubbing away of skin
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abscess
Definition
a localized collection of pus in any part of the body
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albino
Definition
a peron of mared deficency of pigmentin the eye, hair and skin
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alopecia
Definition
partial or complete loss of hair
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amputation
Definition
surgical removeal of a body part (limb)
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basal layer
Definition
the deepest of the five layers of the epidermis
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blackhead
Definition
an open comedo, cause by accumulation of keritin and sebum
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blister
Definition
a small thin-walled skin lession containing clear fluid
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boil
Definition
a localized pus-producing infection originated deep in a hair folical
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bruise
Definition
bluish-black escape of blood into the tissue
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bulla
Definition
a large blister
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carbuncle
Definition
a cicumscribed inflammation of the skin and deeper tissues contains pus
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cellulitis
Definition
a diffused acte infection of the skin
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cerumen
Definition
ear wax
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ceruminous gland
Definition
a modified sweat gland that lubricates the skin
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cicatrix
Definition
a scar
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collagen
Definition
the protien substance that forms the glistening inelastic fibers
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comedo
Definition
the typical lessions of acne vulgaris
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contusion
Definition
an injury to a part of the body without break of the skin
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corium
Definition
the dermis
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cryosurgery
Definition
a noninvasive treatment that uses subfrezzing tempratures to freeze or distroy the tissue
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curettage
Definition
the process of scraping the material from the wall of a cavity
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cuticle
Definition
a fold of skin that covers the root of the fingernail
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cyanosis
Definition
a condition of bluish skin
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cyst
Definition
a closed sac or pouch within the skin that contains semifluid or soid material
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debridement
Definition
removal of dermis
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dermatitis
Definition
inflammation of the skin
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dematologist
Definition
dr that specializes in skin
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dermotology
Definition
the study of skin
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dermis
Definition
the layer of skin beneath the epidermis
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diaphoresis
Definition
the secreation of sweat
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ecchymosis
Definition
escape of blood into the tissue
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electrodesiccation
Definition
a tecnique that uses an electrical spark to burn and destroy tissue
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epidermoid
Definition
a cyst filled with cheesy material
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epithlium
Definition
tissue that covers external surfaces of the body
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erythema
Definition
redness of the skin due to capillary dilation
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erythemia
Definition
an abnormal^ in RBC
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exoriation
Definition
injury to surface of the skin caused by trama
Term
exfoliation
Definition
peeling or sloughing off of tissue cells
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fissure
Definition
a cracklike score of groovein the skin
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fistula
Definition
an abnormal passageway between two tubular organs
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furuncle
Definition
a localized pus-producing infection originated deep in a hair follice
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gangrene
Definition
death of tissue
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hair follicle
Definition
the tiny tube within the dermis
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hair root
Definition
the portion of of a strand of hair that is embedded in the hair
Term
hair shaft
Definition
the viable part of hair
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hemagioma
Definition
a benign tumor
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heparin
Definition
a natural anticoagulant produced by the tissue
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hisutism
Definition
excess body hair
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histamine
Definition
a substance releases in allergic inflammation
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histocyte
Definition
marophages
Term
hives
Definition
circumscribed elevated lessons of the skin
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hydrocele
Definition
a collection of fluid located in the area of scrotal
Term
ichthyosis
Definition
an inherited dermatologist condition in which the skin is dry
Term
integument
Definition
the skin
Term
keratin
Definition
a hard fibrous protein found in epidermis
Term
keratolyic
Definition
an agent used to break down or loosen the horny layer of skin
Term
laceration
Definition
a tear in skin
Term
lanugo
Definition
soft, very fine hair that covers the body of developing fetus
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lesion
Definition
any visible damage to the tissue of the skin
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lipocyte
Definition
a fat cell
Term
lunula
Definition
the cresant shaped pale area at the base of the fingertips
Term
macrophage
Definition
a large phaocytic cell
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macule
Definition
a small, flat discoloration of the skin that is neither raised nor depressed,
Term
melanin
Definition
a black or dark pigment that contribute color to the skin
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mast cell
Definition
a cell that contains heprin
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melanocytes
Definition
cells reponsible for producing melanin
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nodule
Definition
a small circumscribed swelling protruding above the skin
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nail body
Definition
the visible part of the nail
Term
oil gland
Definition
one of the many small glads located in the
Term
onycholysis
Definition
separation of the fingernail from its bed
Term
onychomycosis
Definition
any fungal infection of the nails.
Term
onychophagia
Definition
the habit of biting nails
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pachyderma
Definition
abnormal thickening of the skin
Term
papule
Definition
a small, soild, circumscribed elevation of the skin
Term
paronychia
Definition
inflammation of the fold of the skin surrounding the fingernail
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pediculosis
Definition
infestation with lice
Term
perspiration
Definition
the clear watery fluid produced by the sweat gland
Term
petecia
Definition
small, inpoint hemorrhages of the skin
Term
pimple
Definition
a paule or pustule of the skin
Term
polyp
Definition
a small stalk like growth that protrudes upward and outward.
Term
pores
Definition
s water, salts and some fatty substance are excreted
Term
pressure ulcer
Definition
inflamed soar or ulcer
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pruritus
Definition
itching
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purpura
Definition
a group of bleeding disorders characterized by bleeding into the skin
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pustule
Definition
a small abscess
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scales
Definition
thin flakes of hard epithelial shed
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sebaceous cyst
Definition
a cyst filled with cheesy material consisting
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