Vocabs 31-31

Front 1

alopecia

Back 1

partial or complete lack of hair

Front 2

anaplastic

Back 2

relating to an alternation in cells to a more primitive form; a term that describes cancer-producing cells

Front 3

basement membrane

Back 3

a deep layer of the skin that secures the epithelium to underlying tissue ; separates the epidermis from the dermis

Front 4

benign

Back 4

a tumor or tissue growth that is not cancerous; it may require treatment or removal , depending on its location and / or for cosmetic reasons

Front 5

debridement

Back 5

the removal of foreign material and dead, damaged tissue from a wound

Front 6

ecchymosis

Back 6

discoloration of the skin caused by the escape of blood into the tissues from ruptured blood vessels; typically caused by bruising

Front 7

eschar

Back 7

devitalized skin that forms a scab or a dry crust over a burn area

Front 8

excoriated

Back 8

skin that has been injured by scratching; abraded

Front 9

hyperplasia

Back 9

an increase in the number of normal cells

Front 10

jaundice

Back 10

a yellow discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes caused by deposits of bile pigments; these deposits occur because of excess bilirubin in the blood

Front 11

keloid

Back 11

a raised , firm scar formation caused by overgrowth of collagen at the site of a skin injury

Front 12

keratin

Back 12

a very hard, tough protein found in the hair, nails, and epidermal tissue

Front 13

keratinocytes

Back 13

the skin cells that synthesize keratin

Front 14

leukoderma

Back 14

lack of skin pigmentation, especially in patches

Front 15

petechiae

Back 15

small, purplish hemorrhagic spots on the skin

Front 16

anorexia

Back 16

a lack or loss of appetite for food

Front 17

ascites

Back 17

an abnormal collection of fluid in the peritoneal cavity containing high levels of protein and electrolytes

Front 18

dysphagia

Back 18

difficulty swallowing

Front 19

esophageal varices

Back 19

varicose veins of the esophagus that occur as a result of portal hypertension; these vessel s can easily hemorrhage

Front 20

fecalith

Back 20

a hard, impacted mass of feces in the colon

Front 21

fissures

Back 21

narrow slits or clefts in tissue such as the mouth or the anal area

Front 22

fistula

Back 22

an abnormal, tubelike passage internal organs or from internal organ to the body's surface

Front 23

flatus

Back 23

gas expelled through the anus

Front 24

hematemesis

Back 24

vomiting of blood; maybe obviously red ( from esophageal varices or a peptic ulcer) or contains partially digested blood and looks like coffee grounds

Front 25

ileostomy

Back 25

the surgical formation of an opening of the ileum onto the surface of the abdomen, through which fecal material is emptied

Front 26

peristalsis

Back 26

the rhythmic, involuntary serial contraction of the smooth muscles lining the GI tract

Front 27

polyps

Back 27

outgrowths of tissue found in the mucosal lining of the colon. considered precancerous

Front 28

portal circulation

Back 28

the pathway of the blood flow through the portal vein from the GI system to the liver

Front 29

portal hypertension

Back 29

increased venous pressure in the portal circulation caused by cirrhosis or compression of the hepatic vascular system

Front 30

pyloric sphincter

Back 30

a muscular ring at the distal end of the stomach that separates stomach from the duodenum of the small intestine