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Skin Care
Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Abrasion | A partial thickness wound caused by the scraping away or rubbing of the skin |
| Arterial Ulcer | an open wound on the lower legs or feed caused y poor arterial blood flow |
| Circulatory Unlcer | An open sore on the lower legs or feet caused by decreased blood flow through the arteries or veins |
| Dehiscence | The separation of wound layers |
| Diabetic Foot Ulcer | An open wound on the foot caused by complications from diabetes |
| Edema | Swelling caused by fluid collecting in tissues |
| Evisceration | The separation of the wound along with the protrusion of abdominal organs |
| Excoriation | Loss of the epidermis (top skin layer) caused by scratching or when skin rubs against skin, clothing or other material |
| Gangrene | A condition in which there is death of tissue |
| Hematoma | A swelling (oma) that contains blood (hemat) |
| Hemorrhage | The excessive loss of blood in a short time |
| Incision | A cut produced surgically by a sharp instrument; it creates an opening into an organ or body space |
| Laceration | An open wound with torn tissues and jagged edges |
| Phlebitis | Inflammation of a vein |
| Purulent Drainage | Thick, green, yellow or brown drainage |
| Sanguineous Drainage | Bloody drainage |
| Serosanguineous Drainage | Thin, watery drainage that is blood-tinged |
| Serous Drainage | Clear, watery fluid |
| Shock | Results when tissues and organs do not get enough blood |
| Skin Tear | A break or rip in the outer layers of the skin; the epidermis separates from the underlying tissues |
| Stasis Ulcer | Venous Ulcer |
| Trauma | An accident or violent act the injures the skin, mucous membraes, bones and organs |
| Ulcer | A shallow or deep crater-like sore of the skin or mucous membrane |
| Venous Ulcer | An open sore on the lower legs or feet caused by poor blood flow; stasis ulcer |
| Wound | A break in the skin or mucous membrane |
| Slough | Dead tissue that is shed from the skin; it is usually light colored, soft and moist |
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