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Exam 16: Intro to Integumentary (Key Terms)

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Term
Definition
Alopecia   Loss of hair  
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Angioma   a tumor-like mass formed by a group of dilated blood vessels  
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Crust   scab on an abrasion  
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Carbuncle   cluster of furuncles. Infection of several hair follicles that spreads to the surrounding tissue  
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Dermatitis   superficial infection of the skin  
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Eczema   lesions surrounded by erythema. They rupture then dry and itch. Associated with allergies.  
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Erythema   redness or inflammation of the skin.  
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Excoriation   surface layer injury caused by scratching or abrasion.  
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Furuncle   boil.  
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Keloid   raised, hard, shiny scar.  
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Necrosis   dead tissue.  
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Nodule   an elevated solid mass deeper than a papule.  
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Macule   a flat area that is a change in the color of the skin (freckles).  
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Papule   elevated, firm area less than 1 cm in diameter.  
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Pruritus   itching.  
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Pustule   elevated lesion filled with purulent fluid.  
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Tinea pedis   athlete's foot.  
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Tumor   outgrowth of skin cells.  
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Vesicle   circumcised elevation containing serous fluid (chicken pox, herpes zoster).  
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Wheal   hives, irregularly shaped, elevated.  
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