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Indigo Module
Indigo Review
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Define skin and its important functions. | -the largest organ of the body -registers sensations -protects against the sun -regulates body temp -prevents dehydration - reservoir for food and water -synthesizes vitamin D |
| Describe first-degree burns. | -superficial burns -only injures epidermis -erythema, hyperesthesia |
| Describe immunotherapy. | -biotherapy -newer treatment that stimulates the body’s own immune defenses to fight tumour cells |
| Describe in situ and invasive. | -in situ - confined to the original site -invasive - penetrate the surrounding area |
| Describe sebaceous glands. | -secrete sebum -causes acne -present over entire body except soles and palms |
| Describe second-degree burns. | -partial-thickness burns -damage epidermis and part of dermis -vesicles or bullae form |
| Describe the subcutaneous layer. | -hypodermis - binds dermis to underlying structures -composed of connective and adipose tissue -stores fats, insulates and cushions body, regulates body temp |
| Describe third-degree burns. | -full thickness burns -epidermis and dermis are destroyed -waxy and charred |
| How is hair colour determined? | related to the amount of pigment produced in melanocytes |
| What are the two most important sublayers of the epidermis and where are they located? | -stratum corneum - outermost -basal layer - Innermost |
| What do melanocytes produce and what is their function? | melanin it protects skin from ultraviolet radiation from sun |
| What happens to new skin cells as they move towards the stratum corneum? | they die |
| What is a dermatologist? | physician who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of skin diseases |
| What is a pathologist? | grades and stages tumours |
| What is the most common type of skin cancer? | basal cell carcinoma |
| trichomycosis | abnormal condition of hair fungus |
| pallor | absence of colour in the skin |
| urticaria | allergic reaction of the skin characterized by eruption of pale red, elevated patches |
| neoplasm | any new and abnormal growth |
| impetigo | bacterial skin infection |
| alopecia | baldness |
| hemagioma | benign tumour of dilated blood vessels |
| malignant | cancerous |
| eczema | chronic inflammatory skin condition |
| integument | covering |
| tinea | fungal skin infection; also called ringworm |
| pediculosis | infestation with lice |
| onychia | inflammation of the nail bed |
| thelitis | inflammation of the nipple |
| dermatitis | inflammation of the skin |
| acne | inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands |
| pruritus | intense itching |
| vitiligo | loss of skin pigmentation |
| petechia | minute, pinpoint hemorrhage under the skin |
| gangrene | necrosis or death of tissue |
| benign | non-cancerous |
| cicatrix | normal scarring |
| congenital | noted at birth |
| subcutaneous | pertaining to under the skin |
| abscess | pus at the sight of an infection |
| keloid | raised firm, thickened scar |
| erythema | redness of the skin |
| crustation | scab |
| abrasion | scrape |
| dermatoplasty | skin grafting |
| lentigo | small brown macules |
| comedo | small skin lesion of acne |
| pressure ulcer | sore that prevents blood flow to tissues |
| mycology | study of fungus |
| pachyderma | thick skin |
| psoriasis | thick, dry, silvery scales cause by excessive development of the basal layer |
| fulguration | tissue destruction by electric current; also called electrodesiccation |
| albinism | total absence of pigment in skin, hair and eyes |
| xenograft | transplantation from a foreign donor |
| verruca | warts |
| BCC | basal cell carcinoma |
| Bx, bx | biopsy |
| C & S | culture & sensitivity |
| CA | cancer |
| chemo | chemotherapy |
| CIS | carcinoma in situ |
| cm | centimeter |
| decub. | decubitus |
| Derm. | Dermatology |
| FS | frozen section |
| I & D | incision & drainage |
| ID | intradermal |
| IMP | impression |
| IV | intravenous |
| TNM | tumour-node-metastasis |
| ung | ointment |
| XP, XDP | xeroderma pigmentosum |
Created by:
Barbara Ross
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