kinn's Chapter 38 Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
alopecia | Partial or complete lack of hair. |
anaplastic | Relating to an alteration in cells to a more primitive form; a term that describes cancer-producing cells. |
bilirubin | An orange pigment in bile; its accumulation leads to jaundice. |
cryosurgery | The technique of exposing tissue to extreme cold to produce a well-defined area of cell destruction. |
debridement | The removal of foreign material and dead, damaged tissue from a wound. |
dermabrasion | A procedure in which revolving wire brushes or sandpaper is used to remove superficial scars; it typically is performed to reduce acne scars. |
electrodesiccation | The destruction of cells and tissue by means of short high-frequency electrical sparks. |
exacerbation | An increase in the seriousness of a disease, marked by greater intensity of the signs and symptoms. |
excoriated | Skin that has been injured by scratching; abraded. |
glomerulonephritis | Inflammation of the "functional unit" of the kidney. |
hyperplasia | An increase in the number of normal cells. |
jaundice | A yellow discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes caused by deposits of bile pigments; the deposits occur because of excess bilirubin in the blood. |
keloid | A raised, firm scar formation caused by overgrowth of collagen at the site of a skin injury. |
keratin | A very hard, tough protein found in the hair, nails, and epidermal tissue. |
keratinocytes | The skin cells that synthesize keratin. |
leukoderma | A lack of skin pigmentation, especially in patches. |
opaque | Not translucent or transparent; murky. |
petechiae | Small, purplish hemorrhagic spots on the skin. |
Raynaud's phenomenon | Intermittent attacks of ischemia of the extremities; it results in cyanosis, numbness, tingling, and pain. |
teratogen | Any substance that interferes with normal prenatal development, resulting in a developmental abnormality. |
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