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Integumentary System Ch4 Terminology

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Prefixes: Anti-   against  
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Prefixes: Epi-   top  
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Prefixes: Hyper-   excessive;above  
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Prefixes: Intra-   inside;within  
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Prefixes: Sub-   under  
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Prefixes: Trans-   through  
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Suffixes: -ectomy   removal;excision  
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Suffixes: -itis   inflammation  
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Suffixes: -oma   tumor;mass  
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Suffixes: -osis   abnormal condition  
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Suffixes: -plasty   surgical repair  
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Suffixes: -ule   small;diminutive  
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Combining forms: cutane/o, dermat/o, derm/o   skin  
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Combining forms: follicul/o   follicle  
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Combining forms: hidr/o   sweat  
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Combining forms: kerat/o   hard;horny  
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Combining forms: myc/o   fungus  
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Combining forms: onych/o, ungu/o   nail  
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Combining forms: seb/o   subum,oil  
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Combining forms: trich/o   hair  
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Combining forms: aden/o   gland  
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Combining forms: hidraden/o   sudoriferous gland  
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Layers of the Skin...   (strata) -Epidermis (outer layer-avascular) -Dermis/corium (inner layer) -Hypodermis/subcutaneous layer (layer of connective tissue mainly adipose/fat)  
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Composition of epidermis...   Stratified squamous (squam/o) epithelium -Basal (bas/o)layer: stratum germinativum -Stratum comeum (come/o)  
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Epidermis: Keratinocytes   Keratin  
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Epidermis: Melanocytes   Melanin (pigment produced to protect from uv light)  
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Dermis composed of...   vascular connective tissue  
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Structures of dermis:   -blood and lyphatic vessels -nerves -hair follicles -sebaceous (oil that helps to lubricate hair) -sudoriferous glands (sweat glands)  
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Hair structure:   Follicles -shaft -papilla  
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Nail structures:   -Nail body -Nail root -Nail bed -Lunula (white 'half moon' at base of nail) -Eponychium (cuticle)  
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Primary lesion   early skin changes that have not yet undergone natural evolution of change caused by manipulation  
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Secondary lesion   result of natural evolution or manipulation of a primary lesion  
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Primary lesions: Cysts   nodule filled with a semisolid material  
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Primary lesions: Nodules   palpable, solid lesion, LESS than 2 cm  
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Primary lesions: Tumors   nodule MORE than 2 cm  
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Primary lesions: Hematomas   blood trapped in the tissue and palpable to the exterior  
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Primary lesions: Petechia   tiny bruises within the dermal layer  
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Primary lesions: Ecchymosis   hemorrhage or extravasation (leaking) of blood into the subcutaneous tissue (BRUISE)  
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Primary lesions: Purpura   massive hemorrhage into the tissues under the skin  
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Primary lesions: Macules   flat blemish or discoloration less than 1 cm, such as a freckle, portwine stain or tattoo  
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Primary lesions: Papules   raised solid skin lesion less than 1 cm such as a pimple  
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Primary lesions: Wheals   elevated papule caused by localized swelling, which can result from a bug bite or allergic reactions (urticaria or hives)  
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Primary lesions: Vesicles/bullae   blister,bulla  
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Primary lesions: Pustules   superficial elevated lesion containing of an infection such as acne  
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Secondary lesions: Atrophy   wasted skin often occurring in the aged or as stretch marks from rapid weight gain  
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Secondary lesions: Cicatrix   scar  
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Secondary lesions: Keloid   scar that is an overgrowth of tissue at the site of injury  
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Secondary lesions: Eschar   scab  
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Secondary lesions: Fissure   cracklike lesion of the skin such as an anal fissure  
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Secondary lesions: Ulcer   craterlike lesion of the skin or mucous membrane resulting from necrosis (tissue death)  
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Pruritus   itch  
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Suffixes: -rrheic   pertaining to discharge  
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Candidiasis   yeast infection  
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Dermatomycoses   fungal infection of the skin  
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Tinea   capitis-scalp corporis-ringworm cruris-jock itch pedis-athlete's foot  
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Pediculosis   head lice  
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Scabies   parasitic infestation caused by mites  
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Herpes simplex virus (HSV)   HSV-1: cold sores HSV-2: genital herpes  
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Herpes zoster   shingles  
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Alopecia   hair loss;balding  
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Hypertrichosis   excess of hair  
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Verruca   warts  
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Ichthyosis   dry skin that has the scaly appearance of a fish (Xeroderma)  
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Xer/o   dry  
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Albinism   lack of melaninproduction  
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Vitiligo   irregular patches of various sizes lacking pigment  
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Chrom/o   color  
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Anhidrosis   little or no sweat  
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Hidradenitis   inflammation of the sweat glands  
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Hyperhidrosis   excessive perspiration  
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Miliaria   minute vesicles and papules often with surrounding erythema (redness of the skin)caused by occlusion of sweat ducts during times of exposure to heat and high humidity  
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Onychia (Onychitis)   inflammation of fingernail  
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Onychocryptosis   ingrown toenail  
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Onychomycosis   nail fungus  
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Degrees of burns   First - epidermis (superficial thickness) Second- epidermis and part of dermis (partial thickness) Third- epidermis, dermis and subcutaneous (full thickness) Fourth- beyond into the muscle and bone (deep full thickness)  
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Rule of nines   Head and Neck - 9% Arms, hands, shoulders - 18% Front and back torso - 36% Genital area - 1% Each lower limb - 9%  
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Angioma   Hemangioma - localized vascular lesion  
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Lipoma   fatty tumor that is a soft movable, subcutaneous nodule  
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Nevus   Mole  
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Acrochorons   skin tags  
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Dysplastic = ABCD   A-asymmetry B-Borders,irregular C-Colors,changes or uneven pigmentation D-Diameter, increasing size or >6 mm  
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Malignant Neoplasms: Basal cell carcinoma (BCCA)   most common form of skin cancer (result from sun exposure)  
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Malignant Neoplasms: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCCA)   second most common skin cancer (sun exposure but grows slower)  
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Malignant Neoplasms: Kaposi sarcoma (KS)   rare form of skin cancer that takes the form of red//blue/brown/purple nodules, usually on the extremeties (AIDS pts)  
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Excisional biopsy   entire tumor removed with borders as a means of diagnosis and treatment  
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Exfoliation   scraping or shaving off  
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Incisional biopsy   cutting into;excise a wedge of tissue  
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Needle aspiration   aspiration of fluid from lesions using a syringe  
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Punch biopsy   punch is inserted through to the subcutaneous tissue; tissue is cut off at the base  
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Dermatome   instrument used to remove split-skin grafts  
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Autograft   self  
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Allograft   donor  
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Xenograft   animal  
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Flap graft   section of skin transferred from one location to an immediately adjacent one. (skin graft)  
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Split-thickness skin graft (STSG)   skin graft in which the epidermis and parts of the dermis are used  
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Full-thickness skin graft (FTSG)   free skin graft in which full portions of both the epidermis and the dermis are used  
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Cauterization   destruction of tissue by burning with heat  
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cryosurgery   destruction of tissue through use of extreme cold, usually liquid nitrogen  
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Curettage   scraping of material from wall of a cavity or other surface to obtain tissue for microscopic examination  
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Debridement   first step in wound treatment, involving removal of dirt, FB, damaged tissue and cellular debris from the wound or burn to prevent infection and to promote healing  
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Escharotomy   surgical incision into necrotic tissue resulting from a severe burn  
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Incision & Drainage   cutting open and removing the contents of a wound, cyst or other lesion  
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Blepharaoplasty   surgical repair of the eyelid  
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Dermabrasion   surgical procedure to resurface the skin; used to remove acne scars, nevi, wrinkles and tattoos  
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Dermatoplaty   transplant of living skin to correct effects of injury, operation or disease  
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Lipectomy   removal of fatty tissue  
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Liposuction   technique for removing adipose tissue with a suction pump device  
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Rhytidectomy   (face lift) surgical operation to remove wrinkle  
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Routes of Administration: Hypodermic (H)   under the skin  
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Routes of Administration: Intradermal (ID)   within the dermis  
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Routes of Administration: Subcutaneous   injection into the fat layer beneath the skin  
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Routes of Administration: Topical   drug applied directly onto the skin as a cream, gel, lotion or ointment  
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Transdermal therapeutic system (TTS)   transdermal patch (nitroglycerin for angina)  
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Pharmacology: Anesthetics   reduce pain and discomfort (lidocaine and solarcaine)  
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Pharmacology: Antibacterials   prevent and treat bacterial growth  
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Pharmacology: Antifungals   attack fungi  
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Pharmacology: Antihistamines   lessen itching by reducing allergic response  
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Pharmacology: Antiinflammatories   reduce inflammation and pain  
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Pharmacology: Antipsoriatics   specifically treat psoriasis  
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Pharmacology: Antiseptics   prevent infection by destroying microbials  
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Pharmacology: Antivirals   lessen effect of viruses (valtrex and zovirax)  
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Pharmacology: Emollients   soften the skin  
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Pharmacology: Immunomodulators/immunosuppressants   suppress immune system  
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Pharmacology: Keratolytics   break down hardened skin and shed top layer of dead skin to treat warts, calluses, corns, acne, rosacea and psoriasis  
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Pharmacology: Pediculicides   destroy lice  
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Pharmacology: Protectives   sun protection factors  
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Pharmacology: Retinoids   derived from vitamin Alters growth of top layer of skin  
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Pharmacology: Scabicides   destroy mites and scabies  
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Aloe vera used to treat...   sunburn and stomach ulcers  
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Tea Tree Oil used to treat...   boils, wound infections, acne  
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Prefixes: Tel/e   distant  
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Combining forms: Top/o   place  
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Combining forms: Crur/o   leg  
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Combining forms: Squam/o   scaly  
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Combining forms: Occlus/o   to close  
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