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Chapter 12 Med Terms
Skin/Integumentary System
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Integumentary system | Makes up the outer covering of the body. |
| Derma & Cutaneous | Two words used to describe skin. |
| Epidermis | The outermost layer of the skin. |
| Melanocytes | Cells that produce and contain a dark brown to black pigment. It determines the color of your skin. |
| Dermis | The thick layer of living tissue directly below the epidermis. |
| Collagen | Means glue, and is a tough yet flexible, fibrous protein material. |
| Heparin | Is released in response to an injury, is an anticoagulant (blood thinner). |
| Histamine | Is released in response to allergens, causes itching and increased mucus secretions. |
| Hidrosis | The production and excretion of sweat. |
| Dermatologist | A physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the skin. |
| Anhidrosis | The condition of lacking or being without sweat. |
| Diaphoresis | Profuse but not necessarily excessive sweating. |
| Hirsutism | Abnormal hairiness. |
| Alopecia | Also known as baldness and is the partial or complete loss of hair. |
| Albinism | An inherited deficiency or absence of pigment in the skin, hair, and eyes due to an abnormality in production of melanin. |
| Vitiligo | A condition in which a loss of melanocytes results in whitish areas areas of skin bordered by normally pigmented areas. |
| Contusion | An injury that does not break the skin and is characterized by swelling, discoloration, and pain. |
| Abrasion | An injury in which superficial layers of skin are scraped or rubbed away. |
| Laceration | A torn or jagged wound or accidental cut. |
| Decubitus ulcer | Also known as a pressure ulcer or bedsore. It is an ulcerated area caused by prolonged pressure that cuts off circulation to a body part. |
| Dermatitis | An inflammation of the upper layers of the skin. |
| Pruritus | Also known as itching. |
| Gangrene | Is tissue necrosis (death) that is usually associated with a loss of circulation. |
| Tinea | Also known as ringworm and is a fungal skin disease affecting different areas of the body. |
| Biopsy | The removal of a small piece of living tissue for examination to confirm or establish a diagnosis. |
| Transdermal | Refers to the application of medication to unbroken skin so that it is absorbed continuously to produce a sytemic effect. |
| Liposuction | The surgical removal of fat beneath the skin with the aid of suction. |
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