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MSI Skin

Liles MSI Skin

TermMeaning
Arrector Pili Muscles attached to hair follicle
Melanocytes Cells that produce melanin
Hair Follicle Small tube where hair growth occurs
Sebum Secretion of sebaceous glands
Sudoriferous Gland Sweat gland
Keratin Protein substance found in hair, nails, outer skin cells
Stratum Germinativum The innermost of the epithelial cells of the epidermis
Medulla The inner portions of the hair
Melanin Brown skin pigment
Dermatitis Inflammation of the skin
Alopecia Hair loss
Uticaria or Hives An allergic or hypersensitivity response characterized by raised red lesions
Dermis Layer of skin composed of dense fibrous connected tissue; called the "true skin"
Epidermis Outermost layer of the skin; "false skin", avascular
Shingles Viral infection that affects the skin of a single dermatome. AKA Herpes Zoster. Very Painful
Impetigo A bacterial skin infection that occurs most often in children. Yellow crusts appear
Eczema Inflammatory skin condition associated with a variety of diseases and characterized by erythema (redness), papules, vesicles, and crusts
Adipose Fat tissue
Papillae Small, nipple-shaped elevations
Stratum Corneum The tough outer layer of the epidermis
Psoriasis Chronic, inflammatory skin disorder characterized by cutaneous inflammation and slilvery plaques or scales
Melanoma A malignant cancer of the pigment-producing cells of the skin
Wart raised bump that is a benign tumor of the skin caused by viruses
Tumor The growth of tissues in which cell proliferation is uncontrolled and progressive
Sebaceous Gland oil-producing glands
Subcutaneous Tissue below the layers of skin
Rule of Nines The method used to determine the extent of a burn injury
Pustule Small, raised skin lesion filled with pus
Papule raised, firm skin lesion less than 1 cm in diameter
Excoriation Skin lesion in which epidermis has been removed, as in a scratch wound
Acne Vulgaris Inflammatory skin condition affecting sebaceous gland ducts
Albinism Condition characterized by a lack of melanin
Created by: Connie Liles
 

 



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