Question | Answer |
Albino | person with skin deficient in pigment (melanin) |
Basal layer | deepest region of the epidermis |
Collagen | structural protein found in the skin and connective tissue |
Dermis | middle layer of skin; alos called corium |
Epidermis | outermost layer of skin |
Epilelium | layer of skin cells forming the outer and inner surfaces of the body |
Keratin | hard protein found in epidermis, hair and nails |
Melanin | major pigment that gives skin color |
Paronychium | soft tissue surrounding the nail border |
Sebaceous gland | oil-secreting gland in the dermis that is associated with hair follicles |
Sebum | oil substance secreted by sebaceous glands |
Squamous epithelium | flat scale-like cells composing the epidermis |
Stratum | a layer of cells |
Stratum corneum | outermost layer of the epidermis, which consists of flattened, keratinized cells |
Subcutaneous tissue | the inner most layer of the skin, containing fat tissue |
Crust | collection of dried serum and celluar debris |
Cyst | thick-walled, closed sac or pouch containing fluid or semisolid material |
Erosion | wearing away or loss of epidermis |
Fissure | groove or crack-like sore |
Macule | discolored flat lesion |
Nodule | solid, elevated lesion more than 1 cm in diameter |
Papule | small solid elevation of the skin |
Polyp | mushroom-like growth extending on a stalk from the surface of mucous membrane |
Pustule | small elevation of the skin containing pus |
Ulcer | open sore on the skin or mucous membrane |
Vesicle | small collection of clear fluid; blister |
Causo | burning |
Cauter | heat, burn |
Diaphoro | profuse sweating |
Erythemo | redness |
Erthemato | redness |
Hidro | sweat |
Ichthyo | scaly, dry |
Kerato | hard, horny tissue |
Melano | black |
Myco | fungus |
Onycho | nail |
Phyto | plant |
Pilo | hair |
Rhytido | wrinkle |
Sebo | sebum |
Squamo | scale-like |
Steato | fat |
Tricho | hair |
Unguo | nail |
Xantho | yellow |
Xero | dry |
Wheal | Smooth, slightly elevated, area that is redder or paler than the surrounding skin. Hives, welt. |