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Ch 5 Definitions
Signs and Symptoms of the integumatary system
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Abrasion | a superficial scraping injury to the skin |
| Abscess | Localized skin inflammation that my be accompanied by suppuration, purulence, or pyogenesis |
| acne | bacterial infection of sebaceous glands and ducts resulting in numerous comedones |
| actinic dermatitis | a type of skin inflammation caused by sunlight exposure |
| actinic keratosis | precancerous condition of the skin caused b exposure to sunlight |
| albinism | Genetic condition characterized by reduction of the skin pigment melanin |
| albino | a person affected with albinism the absence of pigment |
| allograft | a procedure in which skin from another person is grafted onto a person's existing skin also called dermatoherteroplasty |
| alopecia | blandness may be a sign of an infection of the scalp, high fever, or emotional stress |
| autograft | a skin graft using one's own skin also called dermatoautoplasty |
| Basal cell carcinoma | skin tumor that arises from the deep layer of the epidermis |
| biopsy | minor surgery involving the removal of tissue for evaluation abbreviated bx |
| burn | caused by excessive exposure to fire chemicals or sunlight and measured by total body surface area(tbsa) and depth of the damage |
| carbuncle | skin infection composed of a cluster of boils |
| carcinoma | skin cancer; varieties include basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma |
| cellulite | a local uneven surface of the skin caused by fat deposition |
| cellulitis | inflammation of the connective tissue in the dermis caused by an infection |
| chemical peel | a procedure in which a chemical agent is used to remove the outer epidermal layers to treat acne,wrinkles,and sun-damaged skin |
| Cicatrix | clinical term for scar tissue |
| comedo | skin blemish that is caused by a buildup of sebaceous oils; pimple |
| contact dermatitis | a type of skin inflammation caused by physical contact with a triggering substance, such as poison ivy |
| contusion | commonly known as a bruise |
| cosmetic surgery | a procedure in which the skin is surgically changed to enhance appearance |
| cyst | a closed sac of pouch filled with fliud |
| debridement | excision of foreign matter and unwanted tissue with irrigation |
| decubitus ulcer | a ulcer that arises from lack of movement when lying supine for an extended period of time; also called a pressure ulcer or bed sore |
| dermabrasion | form of cosmetic surgery in which the skin is surgically changed to improve appearance |
| dermatitis | a generalized inflammation of the skin involving edema |
| dermatoautoplasty | surgery in which the patients own skin is used as a graft, also called an autograft |
| dermatoheteroplasty | a procedure in which skin from another person is grafted onto a person's existing skin; also called allograft |
| dermatologist | a physician who specializes in the field of dermatology |
| dermatology | the medical field that specializes in the health and disease of the integumentary system |
| dermatome | an instrument used to cut thin slices of skin for grafting |
| dermatoplasty | surgical repair of the skin |
| dermis | the inner, deep layer of the skin composed of connective tissue |
| ecchymosis | condition caused by leaking blood vessels in the dermis, producing purplish patches of purpura |
| eczema | a chronic form of dermatitis charaterized by flakiness of the epidermis |
| edema | condition of fluid accumulation in a confined space, such as beneath the skin |
| emollient | a chemical agent that softens or smooth the skin |
| epidermis | the outer layer of the skin |
| erythema | any redness of the skin |
| fissure | the clinical term for a narrow break of slit in the skin |
| folliculitis | inflammation of the hair follicles |
| furnucle | abscess associated with a hair follicle |
| Genital herpes | a type of herpes characterized by periodic outbreaks of ulcer like sore on the external genitals; caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV) type 2 |
| herpes | viral skin eruption that produces clusters of deep blisters; major types are oral, genital and shingles |
| hidradenitis | excessive perspiration due to the inflammation of sweat glands |
| impetigo | contagious bacterial skin infection with a yellowish crust |
| induration | local hard areas on the skin |
| jaundice | yellowish-orange coloration of the skin sclera of the eyes, and deeper tissues that is a collective sign of live disease |
| kapos's sarcoma | a form of skin cancer arising from the connective tissue of the dermis; common among people with AIDS |
| keloid | an overgrowth of elevated scar tissue that is often different from adjacent, normal skin |
| laceration | result of an injury caused by a tear or a cut |
| leukoderma | condition in which skin becomes lighter in color due to a reduced activity of the pigment-producing cells |
| liposuction | the removal of subcutaneous fat by insertion of a device that applies a vacuum to pull the fat tissue out of the body |
| macule | a discolored flat spot on the skin surface, such as a freckle |
| male pattern baldness | the result of a genetically controlled factor that prevents the development of hair follicles in certain areas of the scalp in adult males |
| malignant melanoma | an aggressive skin cancer arising from melanocytes; the most life-threatening form of skin cancer |
| melanin | the pigment in the skin |
| melanocytes | the cells in the skin that produce the pigment melanin |
| melanoma | dangerous skin cancer; means black tumor |
| nevus | a pigmented spot on the skin; a mole |
| onychocryptosis | a nail buried in the skin due to abnormal growth, commonly called ingrown nail |
| onychomalacia | abnormally soft nails; often a sign of calcium or vitamin D deficiency |
| onychomycosis | fungal infection of one or more nails |
| onychopathy | a disease of nails associated with either fingers or toes |
| oral herpes | a type of herpes charaterized by blisters that appear around and within the mouth; caused by herpes simplex virus( HSV)type 1 |
| Pallor | abnormal pale color of the skin |
| papule | any small,solid elevation on the skin,such as a comedo |
| paronychia | an infection alongside the nail |
| pediculosis | head lice; may also be found in pubic region and other parts of the body |
| petechia | rupture of small blood vessel supplying the dermis of the skin |
| plastic surgery | a popular form of treatment used for skin repair following a major injury, correction of a congenital defect, or cosmetic improvement |
| Pruitus | symptom of itchy skin |
| psoriasis | characterized by red lesions covered with silvery epidermal scales |
| purpura | symptom of purple-red skin discoloration usually the result of a broken blood vessel |
| purulence | a collected mass of pus |
| pus | a mixture of bacteria, white blood cells damaged tissue, and fluids |
| pustule | elevated area of the skin filled with pus |
| pyogenesis | the production of pus |
| retinoid | a type of medication that is used to manage certain forms of acne by causing the upper layers of the epidermis to slough away |
| rhytidectomy | plastic surgery in which skin wrinkles are surgically removed |
| rhytidoplasty | a surgical repair of the skin wrinkles |
| scabies | skin caused by the female itch mite |
| scleroderma | abnormal thickening or hardness of the skin, caused by inflammation |
| seborrheic dermatitis | a inherited form of skin inflammation characterized by excessive sebum production |
| shingles | a type of herpes characterized by rows or painful blisters that is caused by herpes zoster virus |
| squamous cell carinoma | skin tumor that arises from a superficial layer of the epidermis |
| suppuration | the formation of pus |
| systemic lupus erythematosus | chronic,progressive disease of connective tissue affecting the skin and many other organs; commonly known as lupus |
| tinea | fungal infection of the skin; often called ringworm |
| tinea capitis | a fungal infection that forms on the scalp and can lead to alopecia |
| tinea corporis | a fungal infection that occurs on the body surface |
| tinea pedis | a fungal infection that occurs on the foot; also known as athlete's foot |
| Total body surface area (TBSA) | the amount of body surface affected and the depth of injury caused by a bum |
| trishomycosis | fungal infection of hair |
| trichopathy | a disease that affect the hair |
| ulcer | an erosion through the skin or mucous membrane; a bed sore is a decubitus ulcer |
| ultraviolet light therapy | a treatment for acne and other skin disorders in which ultraviolet light is applied to the skin to slough away the upper layers of the epidermis |
| urticaria | allergic skin reactions to foods, infection or injury that produces small fluid-filled hives |
| verruca | a wart that is a sign of infection by a papillomavirus |
| vesicle | small skin elevation filly with fluid; a blister |
| wheal | a temporary,itchy elevation of the skin |
| xeroderma | condition characterized by abnormally dry skin |
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