Term | Definition |
Integumentary System | the system that consists of the following parts: the skin, hair, nails, oil glands, sweat glands, subcutaneous tissue, and nerve endings |
Epidermis | the outer layer of two main layers of tissue that make up the skin |
Dermis | the inner layer of the two main layers of tissue that make up the skin |
Sebaceous Glands | glands in skin that secrete oily, colorless, odorless fluid through hair follicles |
Lesion | an area of abnormal tissue or an injury or a wound |
Decubitus | lying down or a pressure ulcer |
Subcutaneous | the layer immediately underneath the dermis. It's the area of the body where the adipose tissue lies |
Cyanosis | blue or pale skin and/or mucous membranes due to decreased oxygen in the blood |
Flushing | a redness of the skin, typically over the cheeks or neck |
Pallor | an unnatural paleness or absence of color in the skin |
Jaundice | yellowing of the skin, mucous membranes or eyes |
Melanin | the substance that gives skin its color |
Collagen | fibers which make the skin tough |
Dermatitis | also called eczema, means inflammation of the skin |
Shearing Injuries | damage inflicted as tissue slides over other tissue |
Macule | a discolored spot on the skin that is not raised above the surface |
Papule | skin lesions that are raised, little round bumps on the skin |
Pustule | raised spots filled with pus |
Vesicle | small blisters that contain fluid |
Excoriation | a tearing or wearing away of the surface skin due to friction |
Necrosis | the death of living cells or tissues caused by disease or injury |
Bruise | a purple, black, or blue discoloration on the skin caused by the leakage of blood from broken blood vessels into the surrounding tissues; also called a contusion |
Dermatologist | a physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of skin disorders |
Pressure Points | areas of the body that bear much of its weight |
Sweat Glands | small tubular structures of the skin that produce sweat |