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79 Cards in this Set
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Abrasion |
A scrapping or rubbing away of skin or mucous membrane as a result of friction to the area |
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Abscess |
A localized collection of puss in any part of the body |
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Albino |
An individual with a marked deficiency of pigment in the eyes, hair and skin |
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Alopecia |
Partial or complete loss of hair; baldness. May result from normal aging, a reaction to a medication such as anticancer medications, an endocrine disorder, or some skin disease. |
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Amputation |
The surgical removal of a part of the body or limb or part of a limb; performed to treat the recurrent infection of gangrene of a limb |
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Basal layer |
The deepest of the five layers of the epidermis |
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Blackhead |
An open comedo; caused by accumulation of keratin and sebum within the opening if a hair follice |
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Blister |
A small thin-walled skin lesion containing clear fluid; a vesicle |
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Boil |
A localized pus producing infection originating deep in a hair follicle; a furuncle |
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Bruise |
A bluish-black discoloration of an area of the skin or mucous membrane caused by an escape of blood into the tissues as a result of an injury to the area. Also know as ecchymosis |
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Bulla |
A large blister |
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Carbuncle |
A circumscribed inflammation of thee skin and deeper tissues that contains pus, which eventually discharges to the skin surface |
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Cellultitis |
A diffuse acute infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, characterized by localized heat, deep redness, pain and swelling. |
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Cerumen |
Ear wax |
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Ceruminous gland |
Modified sweat gland that lubricates the skin of the ear canal with a yellowish-brown waxy substance called cerumen |
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Cicatrix |
A scar; the pale, firm tissue the forms in the healing of a wound |
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Circumscribed |
Confined to a limited space or well defined area (as if a circle were drawn around it) |
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Collagen |
The protein substance that forms the glistening inelastic fibers of connective tissue such as tendons, ligaments and fascia |
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Comedo |
The typical lesion of acne vulgaris, caused by accumulation of keratin and sebum withing the opening of a hair follicle |
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Contusion |
An injury to a part of the body without a break in the skin |
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Corium |
The dermis; the layer of skin just under the epidermis |
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Cryosurgery |
A noninvasive treatment that uses subfreezing temperature to freeze and destroy the tissue. Coolants such as liquid nitrogen are used in the metal probe |
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Currettage |
The process of scrapping material from the call of a cavity or other surface for the purpose of removing abnormal tissue or unwanted material |
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Cutaneous membrane |
The skin |
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Cuticle |
A fold of skin that covers the root of the fingernail or toenail |
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Cyanosis |
condition of bluish discoloration of the skin |
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Cyst |
A closed sac or pouch in or within the skin that contains fluid, semifluid, or solid material |
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Debridement |
Removal of debris, foreign objects, and damaged or necrotic tissue from a wound in order to prevent infection and to promote healing |
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Dermatitis |
Inflammation of the skin |
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Dermatologist |
A physician who specializes in the treatment of diseases and disorders of the skin |
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Dermatology |
The study of the skin |
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Dermis |
The layer of skin immediately beneath the epidermis; the corium |
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Diaphoesis |
The secretion of sweat |
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Ecchymosis |
Bluish black discoloration of the skin; a bruise |
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Electrodesiccation |
A technique the uses an electrical spark to burn and destroy tissue; used primarily in the removal of surface lesions |
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Epidermis |
The outermost layer of skin |
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Epidermoid cyst |
A cyst filled with a cheesy material composed of sebum and epithelial debris that has formed in the duck of a sebaceous gland; also known as a sebaceous cyst |
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Epithelium |
The issue that covers the internal and external surfaces of the body |
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Erythema |
redness of the skin due to capillary dilation. Nervous blushing or a mild sun burn |
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Erythremia |
An abnormal increase in the number of red blood cells; polycythemia vera |
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Erthroderma |
Erythema |
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Excoriation |
An injury to the surface of the skin caused by trauma, such as scratching or abrasion |
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Exfoliation |
Peeling or sloughing off of tissue cells, as in peeling of the skin after a severe sunburn |
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Fissure |
A crack like sire in the skin or mucous membrane |
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Fistula |
An abnormal passage was between to tubular organs (rectum and vagina) or from an organ to the body surface |
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Furuncle |
A localized pus producing infection origination deep in a hair follicle; a boil |
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Gangrene |
Death of tissue, most often involving the extremities. Usually the result of ischemia, bacterial infection and subsequent putrefaction of the tissue |
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Hair follicle |
The tiny tube within the dermis that contains the root of a hair shaft |
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Hair root |
The portion of a strand of hair that is embedded in the hair follicle |
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Hair shaft |
The visible part of the hair |
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Hemangioma |
A benign tumor that consists of a mass of blood vessels and has a reddish purple color |
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Heparin |
A natural anticoagulant substance produced by the body tissues' heparin is also produced in laboratories for therapeutic use as heparin sodium |
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Hirsutism |
Excessive body hair in an adult male distribution pattern; occurring in women |
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Histamine |
A substance found in all cells that is released in allergic inflammatory reactions |
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Histiocyte |
Macrophage; a large phagocytic cell occurring in the walls of blood vessels and loose connective tissue |
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Hives |
Circumscribed, slightly elevated lesions of the skin that are pale in the center than its surrounding edges; see wheal |
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Hydrocele |
A collection of fluid located in the area of the scrotal sac in the male |
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Icthyosis |
An inherited dermatological condition in which the skin is dry, hyperkeratoic and fissured- resembling fish scales |
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Integument |
The skin |
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Integumentary System |
The body system consisting of the skin, hair, nails, sweat gland sebaceous glands |
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Keratin |
A hard fibrous protein found in the epidermis, hair, nails, enamel of the teeth and horns of an animal |
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Laceration |
A tear in the skin |
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Keratolyic |
An agent used to break down or loosen the horny (hardened) layer of the skin |
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Lanugo |
Soft, very fine hair that covers the body f the developing fetus; this coating is almost completely gone by birth |
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Lesion |
Any visible damage to the tissues of the skin; such as a wound, sore, rash or boil |
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Lipedema |
Abnormal condition in which there is swelling/enlargement of the lower extremities due to irregular distribution of fat and fluid deposits in the subcutaneous tissue; accompanied by tenderness in the affected area. Lower extremities are dis-proportionally larger than then upper portion of the body. Cause is unknown. Affects 11% of women. |
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Lipocyte |
A fat cell |
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Lunula |
The crescent shaped pale area at the base of the fingernail or toenail |
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Macrophage |
Large phagocytic cell that ingests microorganisms, other cells, and foreign particles occurring the the walls of blood vessels and loose connective tissue |
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Macule |
A small, flat discoloration of the skin that is neither raised nor depressed |
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Mast cell |
A cell found within the connective tissue that contains heparin and histamine; these substances are released form the mast cell in response to injury and infection |
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Melanin |
A black or dark pigment produced by melanocytes within the epidermis that contributes color to the skin ans helps filter UV light |
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Melanocytes |
Cells responsible for producing melanin |
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Melanoma |
Darkly pigmented tumor |
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Nail body |
Visibly part of the nail |
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Necrotizing fasciitisis |
Rare but serious infection caused by bacteria (group a strep) that can destroy skin, fat, and the tissue covering the muscles within a very short time. The bacteria enter the body through a skin wound. The symptoms start suddenly after an injury or wound and are more severe than they would normally be with the injury. Immediate medical response is essential as it can spread rapidly and can become life threatening. Flesh eating bacteria. |
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Nodule |
A small, circumscribed swelling protruding above the skin |
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Oil gland |
One of the many small glands located in the dermis; its secretions provide oil to the hair and surrounding skin |
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Onycholysis |
Separation of a fingernail from its bed; beginning at the free margin. Associated with dermatitis of the hand, psoriasis and fungal infections |
