PT201 Quiz 2 Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
epidermis | The outermost portion of the skin |
pruritus | Itching |
subcutaneous | This layer connects the skin to the surface muscles and protects the deeper tissue |
sebum | This lubricates the skin and hair and prevents drying |
hair follicle | A sheath of epithelial and connective tissue that encloses the hair |
psoriasis | Non-contageous chronic disorder o the skin with silvery white scales covering round, raised, reddened plauqes |
herpes zoster | Viral infection commonly known as shingles; highly contagious |
arrector pili | literally means hair raiser |
derm/o | skin |
cellulitis | acute infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, characterized by localized heat, redness, pain, and swelling |
melan/o | dark; black |
tinea | fungal infection commonly known as ringworm |
cerumen | ear wax |
dermis | the inner thicker layer lying directly beneath the epidermis |
Basal Cell Carcinoma | the most common malignant tumor of the epithelial tissue |
melanin | a dark pigment that colors the skin and protects it from harmful rays |
eczema | acute/chronic inflammatory skin condition that causes intense itching, resulting in raw skin, blisters, scales, or scabs |
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