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MT Ch4 Integumentary

CHAPTER 4 Medical Terminology - McGraw Hill 2023

TermDefinition
adip/o fatty
cutan/o skin
dermat/o, derm/o skin
hidr/o sweat
ichthy/o fish, scaly
kerat/o horny tissue
lip/o fatty
melan/o black, very dark
myc/o fungus
onych/o nail
pil/o hair
seb/o sebum, sebaceous glands
steat/o fat
trch/o hair
xanth/o yellow
xer/o dry
dermatology Medical specialty that deals with diseases of the skin.
exudate Any fluid excreted out of tissue, especially fluid excreted out of an injury to the skin.
patch test Test for allergic sensitivity in which a small dose of antigen is applied to the skin on a small piece of gauze.
scratch test Test for allergic sensitivity in which a small amount of antigen is scratched onto the surface of the skin.
intradermal Test that injects antigen or protein between layers of skin.
Mantoux test Test for tuberculosis in which a small dose of tuberculin is injected intradermally with a syringe.
Purified protein derivative (PPD) Diagnostic aid in the detection of tuberculosis.
TB tine, tine test Screening test for tuberculosis in which a small dose of tuberculin is injected into a series of sites within a small space with a tine (instrument that punctures the surface of the skin).
Lesion A wound, damage, or injury to the skin.
Vascular lesion Lesion in a blood vessel that shows through the skin.
Macule Small, flat, noticeable colored spot on the skin.
Patch Small area of skin differing in color from the surrounding area.
Papule Solid elevation on the skin.
Nodule Small knob of tissue.
Plaque Small area of skin differing in color from the surrounding area; buildup of solid material, such as a fatty deposit, on the lining of an artery.
Polyp Bulging mass of tissue that projects outward from the skin surface.
Pediculated polyp Polyp that projects upward from a slender stalk.
Sessile polyp Polyp that projects upward from a broad base.
Tumor Any mass of tissue; swelling.
Wheal Itchy patch of raised skin.
Bulla (pl. Bullae) Bubble-like blister on the surface of the skin.
Pustule Small elevation on the skin containing pus.
Vesicle Small, raised sac on the skin containing fluid.
Cyst Abnormal sac containing fluid.
Pilonidal cyst Cyst containing hair usually found at the lower end of the spinal column.
Sebaceous cyst Cyst containing yellow sebum.
Erosion Wearing away of the surface of the skin, especially when caused by friction.
Excoriation Injury to the surface of the skin caused by a scratch, abrasion, or burn, usually accompanied by some oozing.
Fissure Deep slit in the skin; deep furrow or slit (as in bone); one of many indentations of the cerebrum; sulcus.
Ulcer Open lesion, usually with superficial loss of tissue.
Decubitus Chronic ulcer on skin over bony parts that are under constant pressure; pressure sore.
Pressure ulcer, pressure sore Chronic ulcer on skin over bony parts that are under constant pressure.
Crust Hard layer, especially one formed by dried pus, as in a scab.
Keloid Thick scarring of the skin that forms after an injury or surgery.
Skin graft Placement of fresh skin over a damaged area.
Autograft Skin graft using skin from one's own body.
Allograft Skin graft using donor skin from one person to another; homograft.
Homograft Skin graft using donor skin from one person to another; allograft.
Heterograft Skin graft using donor skin from one species to another; xenograft.
Xenograt Skin graft using donor skin from one species to another; heterograft.
Cryosurgery Surgery that removes tissues by freezing it with liquid nitrogen, removal or destruction of tissue using cold temperatures.
Dermabrasion Removal of wrinkles, scars, tattoo,s and other marks by scraping with brushes or emery papers.
Cauterized To apply heat to an area to cause coagulation and stop bleeding.
Biopsy Excision of tissue for microscopic examination.
Mohs' surgery After Frederic Edward Mohs, US surgeon; removal of thin layers of malignant tissue until nonmalignant tissue is found.
Chemotherapy Treatment of cancer that uses chemicals to destroy malignant cells.
Radiation therapy Treatment of cancer that uses ionizing radiation to destroy malignant cells.
Ultraviolet light Artificial sunlight used to treat some skin lesions.
Antihistamines Agent that controls allergic reactions by blocking the effectiveness of histamines in the body.
Antibiotics Agent that kills or slows the growth of microorganisms.
Antiseptics Agent that kills or slows the growth of microorganisms.
Antibacterials Agent that kills or slows the growth of bacteria.
Antifungals Agent that kills or slows the growth of fungi.
Anti-inflammatory Agent that relives the symptoms of inflammation.
Corticosteroids Agent with anti-inflammatory properties.
Antipruritics Agent that controls itching.
Anesthetic Agent that relives pain by blocking nerve sensations.
Emollients Agent that smooths or softens skin.
Astringents Agent that removes excess oils and impurities from the surface of the skin.
Keratolytics Agent that aids in the removal of warts and corns.
Alpha-hydroxy acids Agent added to cosmetics to improve the skin's appearance.
Abscess Localized collection of pus and other exudate; usually accompanied by swelling and redness.
Acne Inflammatory eruption of the skin; occurring in or near sebaceous glands of the face, neck, shoulders, or upper back.
Acne vulgaris Inflammatory eruption of the skin; occurring in or near sebaceous glands on the face, neck, shoulders, or upper back.
Adipose Fatty; relating to fat.
Albinism Rare; congenital condition causing either partial or total lack of pigmentation.
Alopecia Lack of hair in spots; baldness.
Alopecia areata Loss of hair in patches.
Basal cell carcinoma Slow-growing cancer of basal cells of the epidermis, usually a result of sun damage.
Biopsy Excision of tissue for microscopic examination.
Birthmark Lesion (especially a hemangioma) visible at or soon after birth; nevus.
Blackhead Open hair follicle filled with bacteria and sebum; common in acne; comedo.
Burn Damage to the skin caused by exposure to heat, chemicals, electricity, radiation, or other skin irritants.
Callus Mass of hard skin that forms as a cover over broken skin on certain areas of the body, especially the feet and hands.
Candidiasis Yeastlike fungus on the skin, caused by Candida; characterized by pruritus, white exudate, peeling, and easy bleeding; examples are thrush and diaper rash.
Carbuncle Infected area of the skin producing pus and usually accompanied by fever.
Cauterize To apply heat to an area to cause coagulation and stop bleeding.
Cellulitis Severe inflammation of the dermis and subcutaneous portions of the skin, usually caused by an infection that enters the skin through an opening, as a wound; characterized by local heat, redness, pain, and swelling.
Ceruminous glands Glands that secrete a waxy substance on the surface of the ear.
Cherry angioma A dome-shaped vascular lesion that usually occurs in the elderly.
Chloasma Group of a fairly large, pigmented facial patches, often associated with pregnancy.
Cicatrix Growth of fibrous tissue inside a wound that forms a scar; also, general term for scar.
Cold sore Eruption around the mouth or lips; herpes simplex virus Type 1.
Collagen Major protein substance that is tough and flexible and that forms connective tissue in the body.
Comedo Open hair follicle filled with bacteria and sebum; common in acne; blackhead.
Corn Growth of hard skin, usually on the toes.
Eczema Severe inflammatory condition of the skin, usually of unknown cause.
Emollient Agent that smooths or softens skin.
Epidermis Outer portion of the skin containing several strata.
Purpura Skin condition with extensive hemorrhages underneath the skin covering a wide area.
Rosacea Vascular disease that causes blotchy, red patches on the skin, particularly on the nose and cheeks.
Roseola Skin eruption of small ,rosy patches, usually caused by a virus.
Rubella Disease that causes a viral skin rash; German measles.
Scabies Skin eruption caused by a mite burrowing in the skin.
Scleroderma Thickening of the skin caused by an increase in collagen formation.
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