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Chapter 2 Med Terms

Medical Terminology of Integumentary System

TermDefinition
epidermis outer layer of the skin
dermis dense, fibrous connective tissue layer of the skin, also known as corium
sebaceous glands oil glands in the skin
collagen protein substance in skin and connective tissue
lesion an area of pathologically altered tissue
keloid an abnormal overgrowth of scar tissue that is thick and irregular
pruritus severe itching
acne inflammation of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles of the skin
albinism hereditary condition characterized by a partial or total lack of melanin pigment
dermatosis` any disorder of the skin
gangrene tissue death associated with loss of blood supply
psoriasis inherited skin disease marked by red, itchy, scaly patches
biopsy removal of a small piece of tissue for microscopic pathologic examination
ultraviolet therapy use of ultraviolet light to promote healing of a skin lesion
anesthetic a drug that temporarily blocks transmission of nerve conduction to produce loss of sensations
AIDS acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
BCC basal cell carcinoma
C & S culture and sensitivity
Rx medical prescription
t.i.d. "three times a day"
I&D incision and drainage
antihistamine a drug that blocks the effects of histamine in the body
antiseptic an agent that inhibits the growth of infectious microorganisms
laser an acronym for light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation; applied to body tissues to destroy lesions or for dissection
cryosurgery destruction of tissue by freezing with application of an extremely cold chemical
skin grafting transfer of skin from one body site to another to replace skin that has been lost through a burn or injury
Mohs surgery a technique used to examine tumors of the skin by removing fresh tissue , layer by layer, until a tumor-free plane is reached
Sig label; instructions to the patient
HIV human immunodeficiency virus
Bx biopsy
onychia inflammation of the fingernail or toenail
lupus any of various chronic autoimmune disease characterized by inflammation of the skin and other tissues
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