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Ch. 5: Integumentary System

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androgen   generic term for agent (usually a hormone, such as testosterone and androsterone) that stimulates development of male characteristics  
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ductule   very small duct  
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homeostasis   state in which the regulatory mechanisms of the body maintain an internal environment within tolerable levels, despite changes in the external environment  
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scrotum   pouch of skin in the male that contains the testicles  
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synthesis   formation of a complex substance by the union of simpler compounds or elements  
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synthesize   to produce by synthesis  
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What is the main function of the skin?   to protect the entire body, including all of its organs, from the external environment  
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What is the relationship of the Skin to the Blood, Lymph, and Immune systems?   skin is the first line of defense against the invasion of pathogens in the body  
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What is the relationship of the Skin to the Cardiovascular system?   cutaneous blood vessels dilate and constrict to help regulate body temperature  
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What is the relationship of the Skin to the Digestive system?   (1) skin absorbs vitamin D (produced when skin is exposed to sunlight) needed for intestinal absorption of calcium (2) excess calories are stored as subcutaneous fat  
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What is the relationship of the Skin to the Endocrine system?   subcutaneous layer of skin stores adipose tissue when insulin secretions cause excess carbohydrate intake to fat storage  
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What is the relationship of the Skin to the Female Reproductive system?   (1) subcutaneous receptors provide pleasurable sensations associated with sexual behavior (2) skin stretches to accommodate the growing fetus during pregnancy  
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What is the relationship of the Skin to the Genitourinary system?   (1) receptors in the skin respond to sexual stimuli (2) skin provides an alternative route for excreting salts and nitrogenous wastes in the form of perspiration  
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What is the relationship of the Skin to the Musculoskeletal system?   (1) skin synthesizes vitamin D needed for absorption of calcium essential for muscle contraction (2) skin also synthesizes vitamin D needed for growth, repair, and maintenance of bones  
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What is the relationship of the Skin to the Nervous system?   cutaneous receptors detect stimuli related to touch, pain, pressure, and temperature  
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What is the relationship of the Skin to the Respiratory system?   (1) skin temperature may influence respiratory rate, as temperature increases, respiratory rate may also increase (2) hair of the nasal cavity filter particles from inspired air before it reaches the lower respiratory tract  
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adip/o   fat  
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lip/o   fat  
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steat.o   fat  
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cutane/o   skin  
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dermat/o   skin  
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derm/o   skin  
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hidr/o   sweat  
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sudor/o   sweat  
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ichthy/o   dry, scaly  
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kerat/o   horny tissue; hard; cornea  
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melan/o   black  
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myc/o   fungus (plural, fungi)  
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onych/o   nail  
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ungu/o   nail  
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pil/o   hair  
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trich/o   hair  
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scler/o   hardening; sclera (white of eye)  
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seb/o   sebum, sebaceous  
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squam/o   scale  
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xen/o   foreign, strange  
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xer/o   dry  
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-cyte   cell  
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-derma   skin  
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-logist   specialist in the study of  
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-logy   study of  
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-therapy   treatment  
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an-   without, not  
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dia-   through, across  
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epi-   above, upon  
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homo-   same  
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hyper-   excessive, above normal  
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sub-   under, below  
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Grade 1 Tumor: tumor cells well differentiated   close resemblance to tissue of origin, thus, retaining some specialized functions  
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Grade 2 Tumor: tumor cells moderately differentiated   (1) less resemblance to tissue of origin (2) more variation in size and shape of tumor cells (3) increased mitoses  
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Grade 3 Tumor: tumor cells poorly to very poorly differentiated   (1) only remotely resembles tissue of origin (2) marked variation in shape and size of tumor cells (3) greatly increased mitoses  
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Grade 4 Tumor: tumor cells very poorly differentiated   (1) little to no resemblance to tissue of origin (2) extreme variation in size and shape of tumor cells  
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TNM   the tumor, node, metastasis system of staging, including designations, stages, and degrees of tissue involvement  
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T0   no evidence of tumor  
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Tis   Stage 1: carcinoma in situ indicates the tumor is in a defined location and shows no invasion into surrounding tissues  
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T1, T2, T3, T4   Stage 2: primary tumor size and extent of local invasion, when T1 is small with minimal invasion and T4 is large with extensive local invasion into surrounding organs and tissues  
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N0   regional lymph nodes show no abnormalities  
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N1, N2, N3, N4   Stage 3: degree of lymph node involvement and spread to regional lymph nodes, where N1 is less involvement with minimal spreading and N4 is more involvement with extensive spreading  
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M0   no evidence of metastasis  
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M1   Stage 4: indicates metastasis  
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abscess   localized collection of pus at the site of an infection (characteristically a 'staphylococcal' infection  
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acne   inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles of the skin with characteristic lesions that include blackheads (comedos), inflammatory papules, pustules, nodules, and cysts; usually associated with seborrhea; also called 'acne vulgaris'  
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alopecia   partial or complete loss of hair resulting from normal aging, an endocrine disorder a drug reaction, anticancer medication, or a skin disease; commonly called 'baldness'  
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Bowen disease   form of intraepidermal carcinoma (squamous cell) characterized by red-brown scaly or crusted lesions that resemble a patch of psoriasis or dermatitis; also called 'Bowen precancerous dermatosis'  
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cellulitis   diffuse (widespread), acute infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue  
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chloasma   pigmentary skin discoloration usually in yellowish brown patches or spots  
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comedo   typical small skin lesion of acne vulgaris caused by accumulation of keratin, bacteria, and dried sebum plugging an excretory duct of the skin  
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dermatomycosis   infection of the skin caused by fungi  
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ecchymosis   skin discoloration consisting of a large, irregularly formed hemorrhagic area with colors changing from blue-black to greenish brown or yellow; commonly called a 'bruise'  
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eczema   chronic skin inflammation characterized by erythema, papules, vesicles, pustules, scales, crusts, scabs, and possibly, itching  
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erythema   redness of the skin caused by swelling of the capillaries  
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eschar   damaged tissue following a severe burn  
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impetigo   bacterial skin infection characterized by isolated pustules that become crusted and rupture  
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keratosis   thickened area of the epidermis or any horny growth on the skin (such as a callus or wart)  
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lentigo   small brown macules, especially on the face and arms, brought on by sun exposure, usually middle-aged or older person  
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pallor   unnatural paleness or absence of color in the skin  
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pediculosis   infestation with lice, transmitted by personal contact or common use of brushed, combs, or headgear  
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petechia   minute, pinpoint hemorrhage under the skin  
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pressure ulcer   skin ulceration caused by prolonged pressure from lying in one position that prevents blow flow to the tissues, usually in bedridden patients; also know as 'decubitus ulcer'  
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pruritus   intense itching  
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psoriasis   chronic skin disease characterized by circumscribed red patches covered by thick, dry, silvery, adherent scales caused by excessive development of the basal layer of the epidermis  
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purpura   any several bleeding disorders characterized by hemorrhage into the tissues, particularly beneath the skin or mucous membranes, producing ecchymoses or petechiae  
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scabies   contagious skin disease transmitted by the itch mite, commonly through sexual contact  
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tinea   fungal skin infection whose name commonly indicates the body part effected; also called 'ringworm'  
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urticaria   allergic reaction of the skin scharacterized by the eruption of pale red, elevated patches called 'wheals' or 'hives'  
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verruca   epidermal growth caused by a virus; also known as warts; types include plantar warts, juvenile warts, and venereal warts  
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vitiligo   localized loss of skin pigmentation characterized by milk-white patches  
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skin test (ST)   any test in which a suspected allergen or sensitizer is applied to or injected into the skin to determine the patient's sensitivity to it  
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intradermal skin test   skin test that identifies suspected allergens by subcutaneously injecting small amount of extracts of the suspected allergens and observing the skin for a subsequent reaction  
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patch skin test   skin test that identifies suspected allergens by topical application of the substance to be tested (such as food, pollen, and animal fur), usually in the forearm, and observing for a subsequent reaction  
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scratch (prick) skin test   skin test that identifies suspected allergens by placing a small quantity of the suspected allergen on a lightly scratched area of the skin  
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biopsy   representative tissue sample from a body site for microscopic examination  
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needle biopsy   removal of a small tissue sample for examination using a hollow needle, usually attached to a syringe  
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punch biopsy   removal of a small core of tissue using a hollow punch  
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shave biopsy   removal of surgical blade is used to removed elevated lesions  
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frozen section (FS) biopsy   ultrathin slice of tissue from a frozen specimen for immediate pathological examination  
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chemical peel   chemical removal of the outer layers of skin to treat acne scarring and general keratoses; also called 'chemabrasion'  
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debridement   removal of necrotized tissue from a wound by surgical excision, enzymes, or chemical agents  
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dermabrasion   rubbing (abrasion) using wire brushes or sandpaper to mechanically scrape away (abrade) the epidermis  
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fulguration   tissue destruction by means of high-frequency electric current; also called 'electrodesiccation'  
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cryosurgery   use of subfreezing temperature (commonly liquid nitrogen) to destroy or eliminate abnormal tissue, such as tumors, warts, and unwanted, cancerous, or infected tissue  
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incision and drainage (I&D)   process of cutting through a lesion such as an abscess and draining its contents  
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skin graft   surgical procedure to transplant healthy tissue by applying it to an injured site  
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allograft (skin graft)   transplantation of healthy tissue from one person to another person; also called 'homograft'  
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autograft (skin graft)   transplantation of healthy tissue from one site to another site in the same individual  
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synthetic skin graft   transplantation of artificial skin produced from collagen fibers arranged in a lattice pattern  
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xenograft (skin graft)   transplantation (dermis only) from a foreign donor (usually a pig) and transferred to a human; also called 'heterograft'  
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antifungals   alter the cell wall of fungi or disrupt enzyme activity, resulting in cell death (1) nystatin: Mycostatin, Nyston (2) intraconazole: Sporanox  
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antihistamines   inhibit allergic reactions of inflammation, redness, and itching caused by the release of histamine (1) diphenhydramine: Benadryl (2) loratadine: Claritin  
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antiseptics   topically applied agents that inhibit growth of bacteria, thus preventing infections in cuts, scratches, and surgical incisions (1) ethyl, or isopropyl alcohol (2) hydrogen peroxide  
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corticosteroids   decrease inflammation and itching by suppressing the immune system;s inflammatory response to tissue damage (1) hydrocortisone: Certacort, Cortaid (2) triamcinolone: Azmacort, Kenalog  
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keratolytics   destroy and soften the outer layer of skin so that it is sloughed off or shed Ex: tretinoin: Retin-A, Vesanoid  
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parasiticides   kill insect parasites, such as mites and lice (1) lindane: Kwell, Thion (2) permethrin: Nix  
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protectives   cover, cool, dry, or soothe inflamed skin (1) lotions: Cetaphil moisturizing lotion (2) ointments: vaseline  
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topical anesthetics   block sensation of pain by numbing the skin layers and mucous membranes (1) lidocaine: Xylocaine (2) procaine: Novocain  
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Bx, bx   biopsy  
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BCC   basal cell carcinoma  
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CA   cancer; chronological age, cardiac arrest  
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cm   centimeter  
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decub   decubitus (ulcer)  
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derm   dermatology  
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FS   frozen section  
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ID   intradermal  
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I&D   incision and drainage  
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IMP   impression (synonymous with diagnosis)  
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IV   intravenous  
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subcu, Sub-Q, subQ   subcutaneous (injection)  
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ung   ointment  
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XP, XDP   xeroderma pigmentosum  
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