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Integumentary System
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17
Medical
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01/06/2013

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Term
BCC
Definition
basal cell carcinoma

Cancerous tumor of the basal cell layer of the epidermis. A frequent type of skin cancer that rarely metastasizes or spreads. Can arise on sun exposed skin.
Term
BX, bx
Definition
biopsy

A diagnostic procedure. A piece of tissue is removed by syringe and needle, knife,punch, or brush to examine under a microscope.
Term
C&S
Definition
culture and sensitivity

A laboratory test that grows a colony of bacteria removed from an infected area in order to identify the specific infecting bacteria and then determine it's sensitivity to a variety of antibiotics.
Term
decub
Definition
decubitus ulcer

A bedsore or pressure sore.
Term
Derm, derm
Definition
dermatology

Branch of medicine involving diagnosis & treatment of conditions and diseases of the integumentary system.
Term
FS
Definition
frozen section

A thin piece of tissue is cut from a frozen specimen for rapid examination under a microscope.
Term
HSV
Definition
herpes simplex virus

A herpes virus that affects the skin and nervous system.
Term
I&D
Definition
incision and drainage

Making an incision to create an opening for the drainage of material such as pus.
Term
ID
Definition
intradermal

Pertaining to within the skin; an intradermal injection
Term
MM
Definition
malignant melanoma

A dangerous form of skin cancer caused by an uncontrolled growth of melanocytes. May quickly metastasize or spread to internal organs
Term
SCC
Definition
squamous cell carcinoma

Cancer of the epidermis layer of skin that may invade deeper tissue & metastasize. Often begins as a sore that doesn't heal.
Term
SG
Definition
skin graft

The transfer of skin from a normal area to cover another site. Used to treat burn victims & after some surgical procedures. Also called dermaplasty.
Term
SLE
Definition
systemic lupus erythematosus

Chronic disease of the connective tissue that injures the skin, joints, kidneys, nervous system and mucous membranes. May produce a characteristic red, scaly butterfly rash across the cheeks and nose.
Term
STSG
Definition
split-thickness skin graft
Term
subcu, SC, sc
Definition
subcutaneous (hypodermis)

Third & deepest layer of the skin. Composed of lipocytes. Protects the deeper tissues of the body & acts as insulation for heat and cold.
Term
subq
Definition
subcutaneous
Term
UV
Definition
ultraviolet
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