Medical Terminology - Chapter 5

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systemic

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pertaining to the entire body rather than one of it's individual parts

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abscess

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a walled cavity containing pus and surrounded by inflamed or necrotic tissue

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cellulitis

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diffuse, widespread, acute skin infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

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decubitus ulcer

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skin ulceration caused by prolonged pressure, usually in a person who is bed ridden, also known as a bed sore

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ecchymosis

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skin discoloration consisted of large irregularly formed hemmorrhagic area with colors changing from blue-black to greenish brown or yellow

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erythema

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redness of the skin caused by swelling of the capillaries

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eschar

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damaged tissue following a severe burn

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hirsutism

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condition characterized by excessive growth of hair or presence of hair in unusual places (esp, in woman)

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pallor

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unnatural paleness or absence of color in the skin

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petechia

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minute pin point hemorrhage under the skin

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pruritus

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intense itching

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purpura

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any of several bleeding disorders characterized by hemorrhage into the tissues, particularly beneath the skin or membranes

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urticaria

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allergic reactions of the skin characterized by eruption of pale red elevated patches called wheals

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vitiligo

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localized loss of skin pigmentation characterized by milk white patches

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skin test (ST)

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any test in which a suspected allergen or sensitizer is applied to or injected into the skin to determine a patients reaction to it.

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biopsy

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representative tissue sample removed from a body site for microscopic examination usually to establish a diagnosis

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debridement

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removed of foreign material and dead or damaged tissue, especially in a wound, used to promote healing and prevent infection

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incision and drainage (I&D)

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incision in a lesion such an abscess and drainage of its contents

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what do anesthetics do

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Block the sensation of pain by numbing the skin layers and mucous membranes

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what do antihistamines do

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inhibit inflammation, redness, and itching caused by allergic skin reaction and the release of histamine

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what are antiseptics

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topically applied agents that inhibit the growth of bacteria, thus preventing infections in cuts, scratches and surgical incisions

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cm

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centimeters

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decub

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decubitus ulcer, bedsore

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Sub Q

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subcutaneous, but JHACO requires you write it out

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how many grades of tumors are ther

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four

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which grade of tumors is the "best"

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