Chapter 12 Medical Terminology – Flashcards
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cellulitis
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An acute, rapidly spreading bacterial infection within the connective tissues
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dysplastic nevi
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Atypical moles that can develop into skin cancer
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alopecia areata
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Autoimmune disorder in which there are well-defined bald areas
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diaphoresis
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Profuse sweating
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cicatrix
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Normal scar resulting from the healing of a wound
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bulla
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A large blister that is usually more than 0.5 cm in diameter
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debridement
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The removal of dirt, foreign objects, damaged tissue, and cellular debris from a wound
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second-degree
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A burn that results in blisters and damage only to the epidermis and dermis
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verrucae
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Small, hard skin lesions caused by the human papillomavirus
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keratin
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Fibrous protein found in hair, nails, and skin
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unguis
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Fingernail or toenail
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sebaceous
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Type of gland that secretes sebum
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mammary
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Type of gland that produces milk
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dermis
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Layer of tissue below the epidermis
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onychocryptosis
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Medical term for the condition commonly known as an ingrown toenail
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impetigo
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Bacterial skin infection characterized by isolated pustules that become crusted and rupture. Highly contagious condition common among children
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eczema
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Inflammatory skin disease with possible blistering, cracking, oozing, or bleeding
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abscess
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Localized collection of pus
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onychia
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Inflammation of the nail bed that usually results in the loss of the nail. Also known as onychitis
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scleroderma
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Autoimmune disorder in which the connective tissues become thickened and hardened, causing the skin to become hard and swollen
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pediculosis
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Infestation of lice
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urticaria
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Itchy wheals caused by an allergic reaction that are commonly known as hives
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rhytidectomy
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surgical removal of excess skin for the elimination of wrinkles
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onychomycosis
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Fungal infection of the nail
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folliculitis
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Inflammation of the hair follicles
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pruritus
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Commonly known as itching, is associated with most forms of dermatitis
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Ichthyosis
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Group of hereditary disorders that are characterized by dry, thickened, and scaly skin
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sclerotherapy
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Treatment of spider veins by injecting a saline into the vein
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cauterization
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Destruction of tissue by burning
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cyst
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Abnormal sac containing gas, fluid, or a semisolid material
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age spots
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Discolorations caused by sun exposure
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lipocytes
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Cells that manufacture and store large quantities of fat
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melanocytes
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Special cells found in the basal cell layer that contain and produce melanin
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melanin
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Pigment that determines the color of the skin
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basal layer
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The lowest layer of the epidermis
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cutaneous
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Pertaining to the skin
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hirsutism
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Presence of excessive body and facial hair in woman
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contusion
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An injury to underlying tissues without breaking the skin, and is characterized by discoloration and pain
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ecchymosis
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Large, irregular area of purplish discoloration due to bleeding under the skin. Commonly known as a bruise
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exudate
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A fluid that leaks out of an infected wound
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ulcer
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An open lesion of the skin or mucous membrane resulting in tissue loss around the edges
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erythema
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Redness of the skin due to capillary dilation
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rash
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A breaking out, or eruption, that changes the color or texture of the skin
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exanthem
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Refers to a widespread rash, usually in children
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callus
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A thickening of part of the skin caused by repeated rubbing
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first-degree
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A burn that results in superficial damage to the epidermis
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third-degree
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A burn that results in damage to the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous layers, and possibly the muscle and bone below
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blepharoplasty
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surgical reduction of the upper and lower eyelids by removing sagging skin
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nevus
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small, dark, skin growth that develops from melanocytes in the skin. Also known as a mole
