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Anatomy and Terminology

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Definition
Epidermis   Outermost layer; containing keratin  
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Stratum Corneum   Most superficial layer of four layers of the epidermis called stratum.  
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Basal Layer   Deepest region of epidermis  
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Stratum Germinativum or Stratum Basale   The growth layer of the stratum.  
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Dermis   The second layer of skin  
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Two layers of the dermis   The Papillare layer and the Reticulare layer  
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The Integumentary System consists of:   Fibrous connective tissue or skin appendages Blood vessels; Nerves; Hair; Nails; Glands  
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Subcutaneous Tissue or Hypodermis   Not considered a layer of skin. Contains fat tissue and fibrous connective tissue. AKA: Superficial fascia Connects skin to underlying muscle  
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Nails   Keratin plates covering dorsal surface of each finger and toe.  
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Lunula   Semilunar or half-moon. White area at base of nail plate is growth area. Thickens and lengthens nail.  
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Eponychium   Cuticle: Narrow band of epidermis at base and sides of nail.  
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Paronychium   Soft tissue around nail border.  
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Sebaceous Glands   Located in the dermal layer. Secrete sebum that lubricates skin/hair Influenced by sex hormones so they hypertrophy in adolescence & atrophy in old age.  
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Sudoriferous Glands   Originates in dermis. AKA: Sweat Glands Extend up through epidermis opening as pores. Secrete mostly water & salts to cool body.  
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aden/o   in relationship to a gland  
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adip/o   fat  
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albin/o   white  
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aut/o   self  
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bi/o   life  
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caus/o   burning sensation  
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cauter/o   burn  
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crypt/o   hidden  
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cutane/o   skin  
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cyan/o   blue  
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derm/o, dermat/o   skin  
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diaphor/o   profuse sweating  
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eosin/o   rosy  
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erythem/o   red  
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erythr/o   red  
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heter/o   different  
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hidr/o   sweat  
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ichthy/o   dry/scaly  
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jaund/o   yellow  
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kerat/o   hard  
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leuk/o   white  
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lip/o   fat  
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lute/o   yellow  
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melan/o   black  
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myc/o   fungus  
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necr/o   death  
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onych/o   nail  
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pachy/o   thick  
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pht/o   plant  
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pil/o   hair  
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poli/o   gray matter  
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py/o   pus  
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rhytid/o   wrinkle  
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rube/o   red  
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seb/o   sebum/oil  
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staphyl/o   clusters  
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steat/o   fat  
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strept/o   twisted chain  
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squam/o   flat/scalelike  
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trich/o   hair  
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ungu/o   nail  
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xanth/o   yellow  
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xer/o   dry  
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epi-   on/upon  
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hyper-   over  
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hypo-   under  
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intra-   within  
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para-   beside  
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per-   through  
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peri-   surrounding  
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sub-   under  
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-coccus   spherical bacterium  
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-ectomy   removal  
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-ia   condition  
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-malacia   softening  
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-opsy   view of  
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-plasty   surgical repair  
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-rrhea   discharge  
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-tome   an instrument to cut  
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-tomy   to cut  
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bx   biopsy  
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ca   cancer  
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derm   dermatology  
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I   incision and drainage  
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subcu, subq, SC, SQ   subcutaneous  
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PPD   tuberculin skin test  
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Absence   Without  
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Adipose   Fatty  
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Albinism   Lack of color pigment  
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Allograft   Homograft, same species graft  
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Alopecia   Condition in which hair falls out  
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Anhidrosis   Deficiency of sweat  
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Autograft   From patient's own body  
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Avulsion   Ripping or tearing away of part either surgically or accidentally  
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Biopsy   Removal of a small piece of living tissue for diagnostic purposes  
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Causalgia   Burning pain  
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Collagen   Protein substance of skin  
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Debridement   Cleansing of or removal of dead tissue from a wound  
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Delayed flap   Pedicle of skin with blood supply that is separated from origin over time  
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Dermabrasion   Planing of skin by jeans of sander, brush, or sandpaper  
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Dermatologist   Physician who treats conditions of skin  
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Dermatoplasty   Surgical repair of skin  
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Electrocautery   Cauterization by means of heated instrument  
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Epidermolysis   Loosening of epidermis  
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Epidermomycosis   Superficial fungal infection  
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Epithelium   Surface covering of internal and external organs of body  
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Erythema   Redness of skin  
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Esharotomy   Surgical incision into necrotic (dead) tissue  
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Fissure   Cleft or groove  
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Free full-thickness graft   Graft of epidermis and dermis that is completely removed from donor area.  
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Furuncle   Nodule in skin caused by Staphylococcus entering through hair follicle.  
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Hematoma   A localized collection of blood, usually result of a break in a blood vessel.  
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Hemograft   Allograft, same species graft  
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Ichthyosis   Skin disorder characterized by scaling  
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Incise   To cut into  
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Island pedicle flap   Contains a single artery and vein that remains attached to origin temporarily or permanently  
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Leukoderma   Depigmentation of skin  
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Leukoplakia   White patch on mucous membrane  
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Lipocyte   Fat cell  
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Lipoma   Fatty tumor  
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Melanin   Dark pigment of skin  
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Melanoma   Tumor of epidermis, malignant and black in color  
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Mohs surgery or Mohs micrographic surgery   Removal of skin cancer in layers by a surgeon who also acts as a pathologist during surgery.  
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Muscle flap   Transfer of muscle from origin to recipient site  
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Neurovascular flap   Contains artery, vein, and nerve  
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Pedicle   Growth attached with a stem  
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Pilosebaceous   Pertains to hair follicles and sebaceous glands  
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Sebaceous gland   Secretes sebum  
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Seborrhea   Excess sebum secretion  
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Sebum   Oily substance  
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Split-thickness graft   All epidermis and some of dermis  
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Steatoma   Fat mass in sebaceous gland  
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Stratified   Layered  
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Stratum (strata)   Layer  
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Subungual   Beneath the nail  
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Xanthoma   tumor composed of cells containing lipid material, yellow in color.  
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Xenograft   Different species graft  
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Xeroderma   Dry, discolored, scaly skin  
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Macule   Flat area of color change (mostly reddened) No elevation or depression Ex: flat moles, freckles  
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Papule   Solid elevation. Less than 1.0 cm in diameter. May run together and form plaques. Ex: warts, lichen planus, elevated mole.  
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Nodule   Solid elevation 1-2 cm in diameter. Extends deeper into dermis than papule. Ex: lipoma, erythema nodosum, enlarged lymph nodes.  
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Pustule   elevated area. filled with purulent fluid. Ex: pimple, impetigo, abscess.  
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Tumor   Solid mass. Uncontrolled, progressive growth of cells. Ex: hemangioma, neoplasm; lipoma.  
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Plaque   Flat, elevated surface. Equal or greater than 1.0 cm. Ex: psoriasis, seborrheic keratosis.  
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Wheal   Temporary localized elevation of skin. Results in transient edema in dermis. Ex: Insect bite, allergic reaction.  
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Vesicle   Small blister. Less than 1 cm in diameter. Filled with serous fluid in epidermis. Ex: Herpes Zoster (shingles), varicella (chickenpox)  
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Bulla   Large blister. Greater than 1.0 cm in diameter Ex: blister  
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Scales   Flakes of cornified skin layer. Ex: dry skin  
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Crust   Dried exudate on skin Ex: scab  
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Fissure   Cracks in skin. Ex: Athlete's foot, openings in corners of mouth  
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Erosion   Loss of epidermis. Does not extend into dermis. Example: blisters  
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Scar   Excess collagen production following surgery or trauma. Ex: Healed surgical wound  
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Atrophy   Loss of some portion of skin and appears translucent. Ex: Aged skin Not a lesion, but a physiologic response in aging process  
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Ulcer   Area of destruction of entire epidermis. Ex: Missing tissue on heel, decubitus bedsore (pressure sore)  
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Pressure Ulcer, AKA: Decubitis Ulcer   Result of pressure or force. Occludes blood flow, causing ischemia and tissue death. Develops over bony prominence.  
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Locations of pressure ulcers:   Coccygeal (end of spine) Sacral (between hips) Heel Elbow Ischial (lower hip) Trochanteric (outer hip)  
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Pressure Sores: Staging or Classification System   Stage 1: Erythema (redness) of skin Stage 2: Partial loss of skin (epidermis or dermis) Stage 3: Full thickness loss of skin (up to but not through fascia) Stage 4: Full thickness loss (extensive destruction & necrosis)  
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Keloids   Sharply elevated, irregularly shaped scars that progressively enlarge. Due to excessive collagen in corneum during connective tissue repair. Result of tissue repair or trauma Familial tendency for formation  
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Cicatrix   Normal scar left after wound healing  
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Atopic Dermatitis: Unknown etiology   Exogenous (external) causes include: Irritant dermatitis Allergic contact dermatitis Endogenous (internal) cause includes: Seborrheic dermatitis  
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Atopic Dermatitis results in activation of:   Mast cells Eosinophils T lymphocytes Monocytes  
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Atopic Dermatitis is greater in those with family history of:   Asthma Dry skin Eczema Allergic rhinitis  
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Atopic Dermatitis is common in:   Children Infants  
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Atopic Dermatitis results in:   Chronic inflammation Scratching Erythema Thickened, leathery skin (lichenification) Secondary Staphylococcus aureus infection  
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Atopic Dermatitis treatments include:   Topical steroid Antibiotic for secondary infection Antihistamines  
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