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integumetary system

integemetary system flash cards

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ABCDE A guide for identifying warning signs of melanoma: Asymmetry, Border, Color, Diameter, and Evolving. Acronym
SPF Sun Protection Factor; indicates how well sunscreen protects against UVB rays. Acronym
BCC Basal Cell Carcinoma; a common type of skin cancer. Acronym
SCC Squamous Cell Carcinoma; a type of skin cancer that develops in squamous cells. Acronym
UV Ultraviolet; invisible rays from the sun that can damage skin.Ultraviolet; invisible rays from the sun that can damage skin. Acronym
BX Biopsy; removal of a small tissue sample for testing. Abbreviation
HX History; information about a patient's past health. Abbreviation
TX Treatment; care provided for a condition. Abbreviation
derm Common shorthand for dermatology or dermatologist, depending on context. Abbreviation. Abbreviation
Mohs surgery A skin cancer removal procedure named after Dr. Frederic Mohs. Ephonym
Kaposi sarcoma A cancer involving blood and lymph vessel cells, named after Dr. Moritz Kaposi. Ephonym
Merkel cell carcinoma A rare, aggressive skin cancer named for Friedrich Merkel, whose name is associated with Merkel cells. Ephonym
Paget disease A condition named after Dr. James Paget; certain forms affect the skin, including the nipple area. Ephonym
Hutchinson sign Pigment extending onto nearby skin around a nail, which can be a warning sign of nail melanoma. Ephonym
Epidermis The outermost layer of the skin. integumentary system term
dermis The skin layer beneath the epidermis containing nerves, blood vessels, and glands. integumentary system term
Melanocyte A cell that produces melanin, the pigment that gives skin its color. integumentary system term
Sebaceous gland A gland that produces oil to lubricate the skin and hair. integumentary system term
Hair follicle A structure in the skin from which hair grows. integumentary system term
DX Diagnosis; identification of a disease or condition. Abbreviation
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