Term | Definition |
acromegaly | enlarged extremities |
adrenalectomy | surgical removal of the adrenal gland |
albinism | congenital disorder causing partial or complete absence of melanin in the skin, hair, & eyes |
alopecia | hair loss |
anaphylactic shock | severe allergic reaction |
corticosteroids | hormones released by the adrenal cortex |
dermatome | instrument used to cut skin |
dermatotherapy | treatment of the skin |
endocrine gland | ductless gland that secretes hormones directly into the bloodstream |
erythema | red skin |
exocrine gland | glands with ducts that secrete their substance outside of the body |
fasting blood sugar | blood test determining the amount of glucose in the blood after 12 hours of fasting |
gangrene | necrosis of tissue |
glucagon | hormone secreted by the pancreas to increase blood sugar |
glucogenesis | formation of glucose |
hidradenitis | inflammation of a sweat gland |
hirsutism | excessive hair growth in females |
hypercalcemia | increased calcium in the blood (Ca+) |
hyperkalemia | excessive potassium in the blood (Ka+) |
hyperparathyroidism | excessive secretion of PTH |
hypoglycemia | decreased glucose in the blood |
hyponatremia | decreased sodium in the blood (Na+) |
hypoparathyroidism | under secretion of PTH |
ichthyosis | extremely dry, scaly skin |
insulin | hormone secreted by the pancreas to decrease blood sugar |
ketoacidosis | condition in diabetics where the body does not metabolize carbs & uses fat for energy |
melanoma | black, cancerous tumor |
mycology | the study of fungus |
obesity | excessive accumulation of fat in the body |
onycholysis | destruction of a nail |
onychomalacia | softening of the nails |
pachyderma | thick skin |
pancreatectomy | surgical removal of the pancreas |
pancreatitis | inflammation of the pancreas |
parasiticides | drugs that kill parasites |
parathyroidectomy | surgical removal of the parathyroid glands |
polydipsia | excessive thirst |
pruritus | itching |
purulent | discharge of pus |
pustule | blister-like elevation of skin containing pus |
sanguinous | discharge of blood |
scleroderma | autoimmune disorder characterized by gradual hardening of the skin |
seborrhea | discharge of oil |
serosanguinous | discharge of blood-tinged fluid |
serous | discharge of serum or clear fluid |
somatic | pertaining to the body |
somatotropin | growth hormone |
steatorrhea | discharge of fat |
subcutaneous | under the skin |
subungual | under the nail |
tetany | cramp, convulsions, & twitching of muscles |
thyroid scan | test to determine the size, shape, & location of the thyroid gland |
thyrotoxicosis | excessive thyroid hormone in the body causing a toxic condition |
trichomycosis | fungal infection of the hair shaft |
urticaria | hives |
vesicle | blister-like elevation of the skin |
virile | having adult male characteristics |
wheal | fluid-filled elevation of the skin |
xanthoderma | yellow skin |
xeroderma | dry, rough skin |