Skin Chapt

Front 1

Telangiectasia

Back 1

Permanent dilation of groups of superficial capillaries and venules; commonly known as "spider veins"

Front 2

Vitiligo

Back 2

Depigmentation of the skin caused by destruction of melanocytes; appears as milk-white patches on the skin

Front 3

Sebaceaous Cyst

Back 3

Distended sebaceous gland filled with sebum

Front 4

Erythema

Back 4

Reddish hue to the skin thatmay be caused by inflammation of tissues or by sunburn

Front 5

Wound

Back 5

Disruption in the integrity of body tissue

Front 6

Eschar

Back 6

Dry, dark, leathery scab composed of denatured protein

Front 7

Ischemia

Back 7

Local and temporary decrease in blood supply

Front 8

Keratin

Back 8

Tough, fibrous protein produced by cells in the epidermis called keratinocytes

Front 9

Friction

Back 9

Force of two surfaces moving against one another

Front 10

Keloid

Back 10

Abnormal growth of scar tissue that is elevated, rounded and firm with irregular, clawlike margins

Front 11

Sebum

Back 11

Oily substance secreted by the sebaceous glands of the skin

Front 12

Granulation Tissue

Back 12

Delicate connective tissue consisting of fibroblasts, collagen and capillaries

Front 13

Melanin

Back 13

Pigment that gives skin its color

Front 14

Ecchymosis

Back 14

Large, irregular hemorrhagic area on the skin; also called a bruise

Front 15

Nevi or Nevus

Back 15

Pigmented areas in the skin commonly known as birthmarks or moles

Front 16

Hypothermia

Back 16

A condition in which the core body temperature drops below 95 degrees

Front 17

Hyperthermia

Back 17

Condition in which the core body temperature rises above 106 degrees

Front 18

Jaundice

Back 18

Yellowing of the skin, mucous membranes, and sclera of the eyes

Front 19

Hemorrhageic Exudate

Back 19

Discharge that has large component of red blood cells

Front 20

Angiogenesis

Back 20

Formation of new blood vessels

Front 21

Inflammation

Back 21

Body's defensive adaptation to tissue injury; involves both vascular and cellular responses

Front 22

Alopecia

Back 22

Partial or coplete baldness or loss of hair

Front 23

Petechiae

Back 23

Pinpoint hemorrhagic spots on the skin

Front 24

Cyanosis

Back 24

Bluish discoloration of the skin, observed in lips, nail beds and earlobes

Front 25

Blanching

Back 25

White color of skin when pressure is applied

Front 26

Shearing

Back 26

Force exerted against the skin by movement or repositioning

Front 27

Hemostasis

Back 27

Cessation of bleeding

Front 28

Purulent Exudate

Back 28

Discharge that occurs with severe inflammation accompanied by infection; also called pus

Front 29

Serous Exudate

Back 29

Discharge composed primarily of serum; is watery in appearance and has low protein level

Front 30

Serosanguineous Exudate

Back 30

Discharge that is clear with some blood tinge;seen with surgical incision

Front 31

Lipoma

Back 31

Benign tumor consisting of mature fat cells

Front 32

Pallor

Back 32

Abnormal paleness of the skin, esp in the face, conjunctiva, nail beds and oral mucous membranes

Front 33

Debride

Back 33

To remove dead or damaged tissue or foreign material from a wound