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M6 13-005
Exam 16: Intro to Integumentary (Key Terms)
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Alopecia | Loss of hair |
| Angioma | a tumor-like mass formed by a group of dilated blood vessels |
| Crust | scab on an abrasion |
| Carbuncle | cluster of furuncles. Infection of several hair follicles that spreads to the surrounding tissue |
| Dermatitis | superficial infection of the skin |
| Eczema | lesions surrounded by erythema. They rupture then dry and itch. Associated with allergies. |
| Erythema | redness or inflammation of the skin. |
| Excoriation | surface layer injury caused by scratching or abrasion. |
| Furuncle | boil. |
| Keloid | raised, hard, shiny scar. |
| Necrosis | dead tissue. |
| Nodule | an elevated solid mass deeper than a papule. |
| Macule | a flat area that is a change in the color of the skin (freckles). |
| Papule | elevated, firm area less than 1 cm in diameter. |
| Pruritus | itching. |
| Pustule | elevated lesion filled with purulent fluid. |
| Tinea pedis | athlete's foot. |
| Tumor | outgrowth of skin cells. |
| Vesicle | circumcised elevation containing serous fluid (chicken pox, herpes zoster). |
| Wheal | hives, irregularly shaped, elevated. |