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Integumentary Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cyanosis | a bluish discoloration of the skin resulting from poor circulation or inadequate oxygenation of the blood. |
| Erythema | redness of the skin |
| Jaundice | yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes caused by an accumulation of bile pigment (bilirubin) in the blood |
| Hypothermia | abnormally low body temperature |
| Sebaceous Gland | oil-secreting gland in the dermis that is associated with hair follicles |
| Melanin | skin pigment |
| Dermis | middle layer of skin |
| Epidermis | Outer layer of skin |
| Hypodermis | the layer of skin beneath the dermis, which serves as a storage repository for fat |
| Albino | person with skin deficient in pigment (melanin) |
| Sudoriferous Gland | A sweat gland located in the dermis of the skin |
| Hyperthermia | Abnormally high body temperature |