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Integumentary System

Integumentary Review

TermDefinition
BCC Basal Cell Carcinoma
SCC Squamous Cell Carcinoma
MRSA Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
SLE Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
SPF Sun Protection Factor
ABCDE asymmetry, border, color, diameter, evolving
Bx biopsy
ID intradermal
SC subcutaneous
C&S culture and sensitivity
Meissner's Corpuscles Encapsulated sensory nerve endings located in the dermal papillae of the skin, named after the German anatomist Georg Meissner
Langerhans Cells Immune sentinels and antigen-presenting cells named after German physician Paul Langerhans
Merkel Cells Specialized mechanoreceptors cells named after German anatomist Friedrich Sigmund Merkel
(Vater) Pacinian Corpuscles Onion-shaped lamellar corpuscles named after Italian anatomist Filippo Pacini
Ruffini Endings Slow-adapting mechanoreceptors named after Italian anatomist Angelo Ruffini
Epidermis Thinnest outermost layer of skin composed of stratified squamous epithelium that acts as a waterproofing barrier
Dermis Thick inner layer of skin containing blood vessels, nerves, hair follicles and sweat glands
Hypodermis Deepest layer of the skin made of adipose tissue connecting the skin to the muscles
Melanocyte Specialized cell in the bottom most layer of skin that produces melanin creating skin color and UV light protection
Sebaceous gland oil-producing gland within the dermis that produces and secretes sebum creating lubrication and waterproofing for the skin and hair.
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