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CH3 Integumentary
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Abscess | A localized collection of pus in the body, not necessarily a blister |
| Vesicle | A smaller blister, typically not pus filled |
| Bulla | A larger blister, usually filled with fluid |
| cherry angioma | Small blood vessel tumor |
| Ecchymosis | Large bruise |
| Petechia | Small bruise |
| Telangiectasia (Tel-Angi-Ectasia) | Over expansion of the end of a blood vessel Tel=end/Angi=blood vessel/ectasia=expansion |
| Centrifugal | A rash that spreads from the middle outward |
| Centripetal | A rash that spreads from the outside inward |
| Macule | a small, flat, discolored area of skin |
| Papule | a small solid mass |
| Nodule | A solid mass that extends deeper into the skin |
| Excoriation | A scratch |
| Keloid | Over-growth of scar tissue |
| Cicatrix | A scar |
| Steatitis Steat-itis | Inflammation of fat cells |
| Antipruritic | Drug that prevents itching |
| Actinic keratosis | Precancerous condition of skin |
| Hidradenoma | Tumor of a sweat gland |
| Actinic Dermatitis Actin - ic | Inflammation caused by the sun |
| Seborrheic Dermatitis | Inflammation of skin caused by discharge of oil |
| ichthyo | scaly |
| erythro | red |
| onycho | nail |
| xantho | yellow |
| impetigo | Highly contagious bacterial infection |
| Pruritus Prurit-us | swollen, raised, itchy skin |
| squamo | scale |
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