ch 3 integumentary Word Scramble
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cauterization | destruction of tissue by caustic chemicals, electric currents, heat, or freezing |
cryosurgery | use of extreme cold to freeze and destroy tissue |
curettage | removal of superficial skin lesions with curette (surgical instrument shaped like a spoon) |
debridement | removal of foreign material and dead or damaged tissue from wound |
electrocautery | destruction of tissue with electric current incision and drainage (I&D) incision to create an opening for drainage of material such as pus |
chemabrasion | abrasion using chemicals; also called chemical peel |
dermabrasion | abrasion using wire brushes or sandpaper; performed to remove acne scars, tattoos, and scar tissue |
laser therapy | removal of skin lesions and birthmarks using laser beam; laser converts light into narrow, powerful beam |
liposuction | removal of fat beneath skin by suction |
anesthetics | decreases pain |
antibiotics | kills bacteria |
antifungals | kills fungi infections |
antiparasitics | kills parasites |
antipruritic | reduces severe itching |
antiseptics | kills bateria and viruses on a surface |
anti-viral | helps fight viruses |
corticosteroid | powerful anti-inflammatory |
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