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Integrumentary System Chapter 5

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abrasion   a scraping or rubbing away of skin or mucous membrane; friction  
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abscess   a localized collection of pus in any part of the body  
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albino   deficiency of pigment in eyes, hair and skin  
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alopecia   partial or complete hair loss  
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amputation   surgical removal of a body part  
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basal layer   deepest layer of the epidermis  
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blackhead   an open comedo  
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blister   a small thin-walled skin lesion containing clear fluid; a vesicle  
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boil   a localized pus-producing infection deep in a hair follicle; a furuncle  
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bruise   a bluish-black discoloration of an area of the skin resulting from an injury  
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bulla   large blister  
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carbuncle   a circumscribed inflammation of the skin and deeper tissues that contains pus  
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cellulitis   a diffuse acute infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue; localized heat, deep redness, pain and swelling  
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cerumen   ear wax  
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ceruminus gland   modified sweat gland that lubricates the skin of the ear canal with cerumen  
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cicatrix   a scar  
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circumscribed   confined to a limited space or well-defined area  
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collagen   the protein substance that forms the glistening inelastic fibers of connective tissue  
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comedo   lesion of acne vulgaris (closed comedo=whitehead; open=blackhead  
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contusion   an injury to a part of the body without a break in the skin  
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corium   the dermis; layer of skin under the epidermis  
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cryosurgery   a noninvasive treatment that uses liquid nitrogen to freeze and destroy the tissue  
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curettage   process of scraping material away for the purpose of removing abnormal tissue or unwanted material  
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cutaneous membrane   the skin  
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cuticle   a fold of skin that covers the root of the fingernail or toenail  
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cyanosis   a condition of a bluish discoloration of the skin  
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cyst   a closed sac or pouch in or within the skin that contains fluid, semifluid or solid material  
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debridement   removal of debris, foreign objects and damaged or necrotic tissue from a wound  
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dermatitis   inflammation of the skin  
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dermatologist   physician who specializes in the treatment of diseases and disorders of the skin  
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dermatology   the study of the skin  
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dermis   layer of skin immediately beneath the epidermis; the corium  
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diaphoresis   the secretion of sweat  
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ecchymosis   a bruise  
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electrodesiccation   a technique that uses an electrical spark to burn and destroy tissue; used for removal of surface lesions  
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epidermis   outermost layer of skin  
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epidermoid cyst   a cyst filled with a sebum; sebaceous cyst  
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epithelium   the tissue that covers the internal and external surfaces of the body  
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erythema   redness of the skin due to capillary dilation; nervous blushing  
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erythremia   an abnormal increase in the number of red blood cells; polycythemia vera  
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excoriation   an injury to the surface of the skin caused by trauma, such as scratching or abrasions  
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exfoliation   peeling or sloughing off of tissue cells  
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fissure   a cracklike sore or groove in the skin or mucous membrane  
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fistula   an abnormal passageway between 2 tubular organs or from an organ to the body surface  
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furuncle   a localized pus-producing infection originating deep in a hair follicle; a boil  
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gangrene   death of tissue due to loss of adequate blood supply, invasion of bacteria and subsequent decay of enzymes  
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hair follicle   the tiny tube within the dermis that contains the root of the hair shaft  
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hair root   the portion of a strand of hair that is embedded in the hair follicle  
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hemangioma   a benign tumor that consists of a mass of blood vessels and has a reddish-purple color  
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heparin   a natural anticoagulant substance produced by the body tissues  
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hirsutism   excessive body hair in an adult male distribution pattern, occurring in women  
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histiocyte   macrophage; a large phagocytic cell occurring in the walls of blood vessels and loose connective tissue  
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hives   circumscribed, slightly elevated lesions of the skin that are paler in the center than its surrounding edges  
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hydrocele   a collection of fluid located in the area of the scrotal sac in the male  
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ichthyosis   an inherited dermatological condition in which the skin is dry; hyperkeratotic and fissured--resembling fish scales  
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integument   the skin  
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integumentary system   the body system consisting of the skin, hair, nails, sweat glands and sebaceous glands  
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keratin   a hard fibrous protein found in the epidermis, hair, nails, enamel of the teeth and horns of animals  
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keratolytic   an agent used to break down or loosen the horny (hardened) layer of the skin  
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laceration   tear in the skin  
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lanugo   soft, very fine hair that covers the body of the developing fetus  
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lesion   any visible damage to the tissues of the skin, such as a wound, sore, rash or boil.  
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lipedema   an abnormal condition in which there is swelling/enlargement of the lower extremities  
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lipocyte   a fat cell  
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lunula   the crescent-shaped pale area at the base of the fingernail or toenail  
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macrophage   a large phagocytic cell occurring in the walls of blood vessels and loose connective tissue  
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macule   a small, flat discoloration of the skin that is neither raised nor depressed  
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mast cell   a cell that contains heparin and histamine  
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melanin   a black or dark pigment that contributes color to the skin and helps filter ultraviolet light  
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melanocytes   cells responsible for producing melanin  
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melanoma   darkly pigmented tumor  
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nail body   the visible part of the nail  
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necrotizing fasciitis   a rare, but serious infection caused by bacteria that can destroy skin, fat and the tissue covering the muscles within a very short time  
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nodule   a small, circumscribed swelling protruding above the skin  
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oil gland   one of the many small glands located in the dermis; its secretions provide oil to the hair and surrounding skin  
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onychomycosis   any fungal infection of the nails  
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onychophagia   the habit of biting the nails  
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pachyderma   abnormal thickening of the skin  
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papule   a small, solid, circumscribed elevation on the skin  
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paronychia   inflammation of the fold of skin surrounding the fingernail; also called runaround  
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pediculosis   infestation with lice  
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perspiration   the clear, watery fluid produced by the sweat glands; sweat  
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petechia   small, pinpoint hemorrhages of the skin  
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pimple   a papule or pustule of the skin  
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polyp   a small, stalk-like growth that protrudes upward or outward from a mucous membrane surface, resembling a mushroom stalk  
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pores   openings of the skin through which substances such as water, salts and some fatty substances are excreted  
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pressure ulcer   an inflammation, sore or ulcer in the skin over a bony prominence of the body  
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pruritus   itching  
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purpura   small, pinpoint hemorrhages  
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pustule   a small elevation of the skin filled with pus; a small abscess  
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scales   thin flakes of hardened epithelium shed from the epidermis  
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sebaceous cyst   a cyst filled with sebum and epithelial debris that has formed in the duct of the sebaceous gland  
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seborrhea   excessive secretion of sebum, resulting in excessive oiliness or dry scales  
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sebum   the oily secretions of the sebaceous glands  
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skin tags   a small brownish or flesh-colored outgrowth of skin occurring frequently on the neck; also known as cutaneous papilloma  
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squamous epithelial cells   flat scale-like cells arrange in layers (strata)  
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stratified   layered; arranged in layers  
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stratum   a uniformly thick sheet or layer of cells  
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stratum basale   the layer of skin where new cells are continually being reproduced, pushing out older cells  
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stratum corneum   the outermost layer of the epidermis which continually sloughs off or flakes away; kerantinized cell layer  
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stretch marks   linear tears in the dermis that result from overstretching from rapid growth; also known as striae  
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subcutaneous tissue   the fatty layer of tissue located beneath the dermis  
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subungual hematoma   a collection of blood beneath a nail bed, usually the result of an injury  
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sudoriferous gland   a sweat gland  
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sweat   the clear, watery fluid produced by the sweat gland; perspiration  
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sweat gland   one of the tiny structures with the dermis that produces sweat; also known as sudoriferous gland  
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telangiectasia   the permanent dilation of groups of superficial capillaries and venules; rosacea  
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ulcer   a circumscribed, open sore or lesion of the skin that is accompanied by inflammation  
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urticaria   a skin reaction with appearance of smooth, slightly elevated patches that are redder or paler than the surrounding skin; severe itchiness  
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vesicle   a small thin-walled skin lesion containing clear fluid; a blister  
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vitiligo   a skin disorder characterized by nonpigmented white patches of skin of varying sizes that are surrounded by skin with normal pigmentation  
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wheal   a circumscribed, slightly elevated lesion; paler in the center than its surrounding edges; hives  
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whitehead   a closed comedo  
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xanthoderma   any yellow coloration of the skin  
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xeroderma   a chronic skin condition characterized by roughness and dryness  
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Carcinoma   Basal cell Ca, Squamous cell Ca, Malignant melanoma  
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Basal cell Carcinoma   malignant epithelial cell tumor, most common of epithelial tissue, occurs most often on the areas exposed to the sun; not treated will invade surrounding tissue; surgical excision, curettage, cryosurgery and electrodesiccation  
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Squamous cell Carcinoma   faster growing than basal cell, greater potential for metastasis if not treated; surgical excision  
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Malignant Melanoma   originating from melanocytes in preexisting nevi, freckles or skin with pigment; risk factors: family history, fair complexion; extremely invasive; surgical removal, chemo and radiation therapy  
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Exanthematous Viral Disease   Rubella (German measles) Roseola infantum Rubeola (measles) Erythema infectiosum (fifth disease) Childhood communicable infection  
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Herpes Zoster (Shingles)   painful vesicular eruptions on the skin following along the nerve pathways of underlying spinal and cranial nerves; 10-20% population is affected; reactivation of chickenpox  
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Kaposi's Sarcoma   vascular malignant lesion that begin as a soft purple-brown nodules or plaques on the face and oral cavity but can occur anywhere on the body; occur most often in men, there is an increased incidence in men with AIDS  
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Pressure Ulcer (decubitus ulcer)   ulcer in skin over a bony prominence, Stage 1-4  
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Keloid   scar  
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Leukoplakia   thickened white patches formed on gums, inside of cheeks, bottom of mouth and tongue; can't be scraped off  
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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)   a chronic, multisystem autoimmune disorder that can affect nearly every major organ system, causing inflammation, tissue injury, organ damage and organ dysfunction; butterfly rash  
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Psoriasis   skin cells multiply up to 10 times faster than normal; raised, red plaques covered with white scales; typically on knees, elbows, scalp, torso, palms and soles of feet  
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Excisional Debridement   use of scalpel to remove devitalized tissue (root operation - excision)  
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Nonexcisional Debridement   nonoperative brushing, irrigating, scrubbing, or washing of devitalized tissue, necrosis, slough or foreign material (root operation - extraction)  
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Excisional Biopsy   removal of the complete tumor or lesion  
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Incisional Biopsy   removal a portion of the tumor or lesion  
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Punch Biopsy   removal small specimen of tissue in the "cookie cutter" fashion  
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Shave Biopsy   use scalpel or razor blade to shave lesion elevated above the skin  
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Fulguration   a procedure to destroy and remove tissue using a high-frequency electric current applied with a needlelike electrode; using for the removal of surface lesion, called electrodesiccation  
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Skin Graft   patch of skin that is removed by surgery from one area of the body and transplanted or attached to another area; full thickness (both epidermis and dermis) or split-thickness (epidermis with a segment of dermis)  
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Autograft   different site on the same individual's body  
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Homo or Allograft   same species (dog to dog)  
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Hetero or Xenograft   animal  
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Type of fracture occurs when a bone is weakened by pre-existing disease:   Pathologic  
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