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Medical Term Ch 5
Integumentary System - Diagnostic, Symptomatic, and Related Terms
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abscess | localized collection of pus at the site of an infection |
acne | inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles of the skin with characteristic lesions that include blackheads (comedos) inflammatory papules, pustules, nodules and cysts; usually associated with seborrhea, also called acne vulgaris |
alopecia | partial or complete loss of hair resulting from normal aging, and endocrine disorder, a drug reaction, anticancer medication or a skin disease; commonly known as baldness. |
bowen disease | form of intraepidermal carcinoma (squamous cell) characterized by red-brown scaly or crusted lesions that resemble a patch of psoriasis or dermatitis; also call bowen precancerous dermatosis |
cellulitis | diffuse (widespread) acute infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue |
chloasma | pigmentary skin discoloration usually occurring in yellowish brown patches or spots |
comedo | typical small skin lesion of acne vulgaris caused by accumulation of keratin, bacteria, and dried sebum plugging an excretory duct of the skin. |
dermatomycosis | infection of the skin caused by fungi |
ecchymosis | skin discoloration consisting of a large, irregularly formed hemorrhagic area with colors changing from blue-black to greenish brown or yellow; commonly called a bruise. |
eczema | chronic skin inflammation characterized by erythema, papules, vesicles, pustules, scales, crusts, scabs, and possibly, icthing. |
eschar | damaged tissue following a severe burn. |
impetigo | bacterial skin infection characterized by isolated pustules that become crusted and rupture. |
keratosis | thickened area of the epidermis or any horny growth on the skin. (such as a callus or wart) |
lentigo | small brown macules, especially on the face and arms, brought on by sun exposure, usually in a middle-aged or older person. |
pallor | unnatural paleness or absence of color in the skin. |
pediculosis | infestation with lice, transmitted by personal contact or common use of brushes, combs, or headgear. |
petechia | minute, pinpoint hemorrhage under the skin. |
pressure ulcer | skin ulceration caused by prolonged pressure from lying in one position that prevents blood flow to the tissues, usually in bedridden patients; also know as decbitus ulcer |
pruritus | intense itching |
psoriasis | chronic skin disease characterized by circumscribed red patches covered by thick, silvery, adherent scales caused by excessive development of he basal layer of the epidermis. |
purpura | any of several bleeding disorders characterized by hemorrhage into the tissues, particularly beneath the skin or mucous membranes, producing ecchymoses or petechiae. |
scabies | contagious skin disease transmitted by the itch mite, commonly through sexual contact. |
tinea | fungal skin infection whose name commonly indicates the body part affected; also called ringworm. |
urticaria | allergic reaction of the skin characterized by the eruption of pale red, elevated patches called wheals or hives. |
verruca | epidermal growth caused by a virus; also known as warts. Types include plantar warts, juvenile warts, and venereal warts. |
vitiligo | localized loss of skin pigmentation characterized by milk-white patches. |