Chapter 18 Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
Bony Prominences | Areas of the body where the bone lies close to the skin |
Bruise | A purple, black, blue discoloration on the skin caused by leakage of blood |
Closed Wound | A type of wound in which the skins surface is not intact |
Dermis | The inner layer of the two main layers of tissue that make up the skin |
Eczema | Temporary/chronic skin disorder that results in redness, itching, burning |
Epidermis | The outer layer of the two main layers of skin |
Dermatitis | Inflammation of the skin |
Gangrene | Death of tissue caused by infection or lack of blood flow |
Integument | Natural protective covering |
Lesion | An area of abnormal tissue or an injury or wound |
Melanin | The pigment that gives skin its color |
Necrosis | The death of living cells or tissues caused by disease or injury |
Open Wound | A type of wound in which the skins surface is not intact |
Pressure Points | Areas of the body that bear much of its weight |
Pressure Ulcer | A serious wound resulting from skin break down |
Psoriasis | A chronic skin condition caused by skin cells growing too quickly |
Scabies | Contagious disease caused by mites burrowing into the skin that results in pimple like irritations |
Shingles | Viral infection caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox |
Sitz Bath | Warm soak of the berineal area |
Tinea | Fungal infection |
Wart | Contagious hard bump caused by a virus |
Cellulitis | A infection of the skin that occurs when bacteria moves deeper into the tissues |
Papules | Skin lesions are raised, little round bumps on the skin |
Vesicles | Small blisters that contain fluids |
Pustules | Raised spots filled with pus, such as acne or infected boils |
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