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Chapter 5 Integumentary System.

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Abrasion   scraping or rubbing away of skin or mucous membrane as a result of friction to the area.  
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Abscess   localized collection of pus in any part of the body.  
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Alopecia   partial or complete loss of hair.  
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Bedsore   inflammation, sore, or ulcer in the skin.  
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Blister   a small thin-walled skin lesion containing clear fluid; a vesicle.  
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Bruise   a bluish-black discoloration of an area of the skin or mucous membrane caused by an escape of blood into the tissues as a result of an injury to the area.  
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Cellulitis   a diffuse acute infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, characterized by localized heat, deep redness, pain and swelling.  
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Cerumen   ear wax.  
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Comedo   the typical lesion of acne vulgaris, caused by accumulation of keratin and sebum within the opening of a hair follicle (close comedo = whitehead; open comedo = blackhead.)  
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Contusion   an injury to a part of the body without a break in the skin.  
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Corium   the dermis; the layer of the skin just under the epidermis.  
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Cryosurgery   a noninvasive treatment that uses subfreezing temperature to freeze and destroy the tissue.  
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Curettage   the process of scraping material from the wall of a cavity or other surface for the purpose of removing abnormal tissue or unwanted material.  
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Debridement   removal of debris, foreign objects, and damages or necrotic tissue from a wound in order to prevent infection to promote healing.  
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Dermatologist   a physician who specializes in the treatment of diseases & disorders of the skin.  
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Ecchymosis   a bluish-black discoloration of an area of the skin or mucous membrane by an escape of blood into the tissues as a result of injury to the area; known as a bruise or a black&blue mark.  
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Electrodesiccation   technique that uses an electrical spark to burn and destroy tissue; used primarily for the removal of surface lesions.  
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Epidermis   the outermost layer of the skin.  
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Erythema   redness of the skin due to capillary dilatation. example: nervous blush or a mild sunburn.  
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Erythremia   an abnormal increase in the number of red blood cells; polycythemia vera.  
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Fissure   a cracklike sore or groove in the skin or mucous membrane.  
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Furuncle   a boil; a localized pus-producing infection originating deep in a hair follicle.  
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Hair Follicle   the tiny tube within the dermis that contains the root of a hair shaft.  
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Hemangioma   a benign (nonmalignant) tumor that consists of a mass of blood vessels and has a reddish-purple color.  
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Laceration   tear in the skin.  
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Lunula   the crescent-shaped plate area at the base of the fingernail or toenail.  
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Macule   a small, flat discoloration of the skin that is neither raised or depressed.  
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Onychomycosis   any fungal infections of the nails.  
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Papule   a small, solid, circumscribed elevation of the skin.  
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Pediculosis   infestation with lice.  
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Petechia   small, pinpoint hemorrhages of the skin.  
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Polyp   a small, stalklike growth that protrudes upward or outward from a muscous membrane surface, resembling a mushroom stalk.  
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Pruritus   itching.  
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Scales   thin flakes of hardened epithelium shed from the epidermis.  
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Sebum   the oily secretions of the sebaceous glands.  
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Skin Tags   a small brownish or flesh-colored outgrowth of skin occurring frequently on the neck; also known as a cutaneous papilloma.  
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Stretch Marks   linear tears in the dermis that result from overstretching from rapid growth.  
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Subcutaneous Tissue   fatty layer of tissue located beneath the dermis.  
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Sudoriferous Gland   a sweat gland.  
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Sweat   the clear, watery fluid produced by the sweat glands; also known as prespiration.  
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Sweat Gland   one of the tiny structures within the dermis that produces sweat.  
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Ulcer   a circumscribed, open sore or lesion of the skin that is accompanied by inflammation.  
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Vesicle   a blister; a small thin-walled skin lesion containing clear fluid.  
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Acne Vulgaris   a common inflammatory disorder seen on the face, chest, back, and neck, and which appears as papules, pustules, and comedos.  
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Albinism   a condition characterized by absence of pigment in the skin, hair, and eyes.  
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1st, 2nd, 3rd Degree Burns   tissue injury by flame, heat, chemicals, radiation, electricity, or gases.  
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Carcinoma; Squamous Cell   a malignancy of the squamous (or scalelike) cells of the epithelial tissue, which is a much faster growing cancer than basal cell carcinoma and which has a greater potential for metastasis if not treated.  
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Carcinoma; Basal Cell   the most common malignant tumor of the epithelial tissue, occurring most often on areas of the skin exposed to the sun.  
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Eczema   an acute or chronic inflammatory skin condition characterized by erythema, papules, vesicles, postules, scales, crusts, or scabs, and accompanied by intense itching.  
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Exanthematous Viral Diseases   skin eruption or rash accompanied by inflammation, having specific diagnostic features of an infectious viral disease  
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Gangrene   tissue death due eto the loss of adequate blood supply, invasion of bacteria, & subsequent decay of enzymes (especially proteins)- producing an offensive, foul odor.  
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Herpes Zoster (Shingles)   acute viral infection characterized by painful vesicular eruptions on the skin following along the nerve pathways of underlying spinal or cranial nerves.  
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Impetigo   contagious superficial skin infection characterized by serous vesicles, & pustules filled with millions of stephylococcus or streptococcus bacteria, usually forming on the face.  
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Kaposi's Sarcoma   vascular malignant lesions that begin as soft purple-brown nodules or plaques on the face & oral cavity but can occur anywhere on the body, & gradually spread throughout the skin.  
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Keloid   enlarged, irregularly shaped, & elevated scar that forms due to the presence of large amounts of collagen during the formation of the scar.  
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Luekoplakia   white, hard, thickened patches firmly attatched to the mucous membrane in areas such as the mouth, vulva, or penis.  
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Melignant Melanoma   malignant skin tumor originating from melanocytes in preexisting nevi, freckles, or skin with pigment; darkly pigmented cancerous tumor.  
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Psoriasis   common, non-infectious, chronic disorder of the skin manifested by silvery-white scales covering round, raised, reddened plaques producing itching.  
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Rosacea   chronic inflammatory skin disease that mainly affects the skin. Persistent redness over the areas of the face, noses, and cheeks.  
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Scabies   highly contagious parasitic infestation caused by the "human itch mite", resulting in a rash, puritus, & a slightly raised threadlike skin lines.  
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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus   chronic, multisystem, inflammatory disease characterized by lesions, of the nervous system & skin, renal problems, & vasculitis. A red rash known as the "butterfly rash" is often on the nose & face.  
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Tinea   (Ringworm) a chronic fungal infection of the skin that is characterized by scaling, itching, & sometimes painful lesions. The lesions are named according to the body part affected.  
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Tinea Capitis   Ringworm of the scalp.  
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Tinea Corporis   Ringworm of the body.  
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Tinea Cruris   Ring of the groin; "jock itch"  
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Tinea Pedis   Ringworm of the foot; "athlete's foot"  
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Wart (Verruca)   a benign circumscribed, elevated skin lesion that results from hypertrophy of the epidermis; caused by the human papilloma virus.  
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Allergy Testing   various procedures used to identify specific allergens in an individual by exposing the person to a very small quanity of the allergen.  
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Liposuction   aspiration of fat through a suction cannula or curette to alter the body contours.  
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Skin Biopsy   removal of a small piece of tissue from a skin lesion for the purpose of examining it under a microscope to confirm or establish a diagnosis.  
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