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M6 13-005
Exam 16: Intro to Integumentary (Key Terms)
Term | Definition |
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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. |