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Exam 3 - Not From Word Parts (1)
words not built from word parts for exam 3 (1 of 2)
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Health Care
Undergraduate 1
01/22/2015

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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 from excessive exposure to sunlight
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albinism
Definition
condition characterized by partial or total lack of pigment in the skin, hair and eyes
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basal cell carcinoma (BCC)
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epithelial tumor arising from the epidermis; seldom metastasizes but invades local tissue; common in individuals with excessive sun exposure
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candidiasis
Definition
infection of the skin, mouth or vagina caused by yeast-like fungus; overgrowth causes infection, often seen in patients with AIDS (aka thrush)
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carbuncle
Definition
skin infection composed of a cluster of boils caused by staphylococcal bacteria
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cellulitis
Definition
inflammation of the skin and subcutaneous tissue caused by infection; characterized by redness, swelling and fever
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contusion
Definition
injury with no break in the skin, characterized by pain, swelling and discoloration (aka bruise)
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eczema
Definition
noninfectious, inflammatory skin disease characterized by redness, blisters, scabs and itching
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fissure
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slit or cracklike sore in the skin
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furuncle
Definition
painful skin node caused by staphylococcal bacteria in a hair follicle (aka boil)
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gangrene
Definition
death of tissue caused by loss of blood supply followed by bacterial invasion (form of necrosis)
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herpes
Definition
inflammatory skin disease caused by herpes virus characterized by small blisters in clusters
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herpes simplex
Definition
causes fever blisters
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herpes zoster
Definition
characterized by painful skin eruptions that follow nerves inflamed by the virus (aka shingles)
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impetigo
Definition
superficial skin infection characterized by pustules and caused by either staphylococci or streptococci
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infection
Definition
invasion of pathogens in body tissue
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acute infection
Definition
may remain localized if the body's defense mechanisms are effective or persist to become subacute or chronic
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systemic infection
Definition
occurs when the pathogen causing a local infection gains access to the vascular or lymphatic system and becomes disseminated throughout the body
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Kaposi sarcoma
Definition
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 with AIDS
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laceration
Definition
torn, ragged-edged wound
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lesion
Definition
any visible change in tissue resulting from injury or disease; broad term that includes sores, wounds, ulcers and tumors
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MRSA infection
Definition
invasion of body tissue by mehicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus; can produce skin and soft tissue infections and sometimes bloodstream infections and pneumonia
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MRSA infection
Definition
quite common in hospitals and long-term care facilities but is increasingly emerging in the general population
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pediculosis
Definition
invasion into the skin and hair by lice
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psoriasis
Definition
chronic skin condition producing red lesions covered with silvery scales
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rosacea
Definition
chronic disorder of the skin that produces erythema, papules, pustules and broken blood vessles
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rosacea
Definition
usually occurs on the central area of the face in people older that 30
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scabies
Definition
skin infection caused by the itch mite, characterized by papule eruptions that are caused by the female burrowing into the outer layer of the skin and laying eggs
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scleroderma
Definition
disease characterized by chronic hardening of the connective tissue of the skin and other body organs
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squamos cell carcinoma (SqCCA)
Definition
malignant growth that develops from scalelike epithelial tissue; unlike basal cell carcinoma, there is significant potential for metastasis; most frequently caused by chronich exposure to sunlight
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systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
Definition
chronic inflammatory disease involving the skin, joints, kidneys and nervous system; characterized by periods of remission and exacerbation
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tinea
Definition
fungal infection of the skin; may infect keratin of the skin, hair and nails; classified by body regions (aka ringworm)
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tinea capitis
Definition
fungal infection of the scalp
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tinea corporis
Definition
fungal infection of the body
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tinea pedis
Definition
fungal infection of the foot (aka athlete's foot)
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urticaria
Definition
itchy skin eruption composed of wheals (an individual hive) of varying sizes and shaped; sometimes associated with infections and allergenic reactions to food, medicine or other agents
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vitiligo
Definition
white patches on the skin caused by the destruction of melanocytes associated with autoimmune disorders
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