Med term chapter 12 – Flashcards
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which condition is a localized skin infection by a staphylococcal infection around hair follicles or sebaceous glands?
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furuncle
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what anticoagulant substance is released in response to injury?
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heparin
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term meaning the surgical removal of excess skin for the elimination of wrinkles:
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rhytidectomy
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what term means an infestation with head lice?
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pediculosis
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which term describes a discolored, flat skin lesion, such as a freckle or flat mole that is less than 1 centimeter in diameter?
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macule
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name the condition known as excessive sweating in one area or over the whole body:
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hyperhidrosis
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name the condition in which a women has excessive body hair, usually occurring in a male pattern:
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hirsutism
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explain the difference between fissure and fistula:
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fissure- a groove or crack-like break in the skin fistula- an abnormal connection between organs
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name the condition where there is a raised birthmark made up of newly formed blood vessels:
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hemangioma
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what is vitiligo? what causes it?
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skin condition resulting from the destruction of the melanocytes, unknown cause
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what is rhinophyma?
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bulbous nose
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describe the lunula part of the nail:
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a pale half-moon-shaped region at every nail root
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explain cryosurgery:
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the destruction of abnormal tissue cells
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what are sebaceous glands? Where are they located?
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secrete sebum, located in the dermis layer of the skin
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which term means a closed pocket containing pus that is caused by a bacterial infection?
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abscess
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explain exfoliative cytology:
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technique in which cells are scraped from the tissue and examined under a microscope
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name the pigmentation disorder that is commonly known as the mask of pregnancy:
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chloasma
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what is a biopsy?
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removal of a small piece of living tissue for examination
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name the type of injury in which superficial layers of skin are scraped or rubbed away?
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abrasion
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what are skin tags? Do they get larger or smaller with age?
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smaller, flesh-colored or light-brown polyps that hang from the body by fine stalks
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what is contact dermatitis?
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a localized allergic response caused by contact with an irritant
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what does anhidrosis mean?
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abnormal condition of lacking sweat in a response to heat
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name the injury that does NOT break the skin and is characterized by swelling, discoloration, and pain:
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contusion
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what is a comedo? how does it form? what is the difference between a white head and black head?
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a noninfected lesion formed by the buildup of sebum and keratin in a hair follicle, black head is oxidized, white head is not
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which group of hereditary disorders is characterized by dry, thickened, and scaly skin?
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ichthyosis
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what is another name for ringworm? is it caused by a worm? if not, what causes it? where can it grow?
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tinea, no worms, fungus grows in a worm-like circle, skin, hair, or nails
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polyp-
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mushroom-like growth form the surface of a mucous membrane
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keloid-
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abnormally raised or thickened scar
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lipoma-
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benign, slow growing fatty tumor between the skin and muscle
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keratosis-
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any skin growth that is an overgrowth and thickening of the skin
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pruritus-
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itching, dermatitis
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crust-
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scab
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vesicle-
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small blister, less than .5 cm
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verrucae-
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warts, small hard skin lesions
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urticaria-
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hives, itchy wheals
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which term means a torn or jagged wound, or an accidental cut/wound?
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laceration
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what is purpura?
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appearance of multiple purple discolorations on the skin
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name the procedure where damaged skin is replaced with healthy tissue take from a donor site on the patient's body:
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dermatoplasty
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which autoimmune disorder is characterized by a red, scaly rash on the face and upper trunk?
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lupus erythematosus
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what is actinic keratosis?
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precancerous skin growth that occurs on sundamaged skin
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which form of skin cancer is derived from cells capable of forming melanin?
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melanoma
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what is a cyst?
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sac containing gas, fluid, or a semisolid material
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explain/describes the stages or degrees of a burn:
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1st- no blisters, damaged to epidermis 2nd- blisters, damage to epidermis and dermis 3rd- damage to epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous layers
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what is gangrene? what is it often associated with?
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tissue death, caused by a loss of irculation to the affected tissues
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what is koilonychias? what might it indicate if you have this?
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spoon nail, malformation of the nails in which the outer surface is concave, iron-deficiency anemia
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describes psoriasis:
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a common skin disorder characterized by flare-ups in which red papules covered with silvery scales
