Skin systm Word Scramble
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Question | Answer |
A fat cell is a__ | lipocyte |
Structural protein found in skin and connective tissue | collagen |
A black pigment found in the epidermis | melanin |
The deepest region of the epidermis is the __ | basal layer |
The outermost layer of the epidermis, which consists of flattened, keratinized cells, is the | stratum corneum |
An oily substance secreted by sebaceous glands | sebum |
The middle layer of the skin is the | dermis |
A hard protein material found in the epidermis | keratin |
profuse sweating__ | diaphoresis |
Fungal infections of hands and feet __ | dermamycosis |
Burning sensation (pain) in skin | causalgia |
oil-producing organs | sebaceous gland |
Connective tissue protein | collagen |
middle, connective tissue layer of skin | dermis |
contains a dark pigment | melanocyte |
Melan/o | black |
Adip/o | fat |
Squam/o | scale-like |
Ichthy/o | scaly, dry |
Hidr/o | sweat |
Steat/o | fat |
Xer/o | dry |
discolored, flat lesion (freckle) | macule |
Groove or crack-like sore | fissure |
mushroom-like growth extending on a stalk | polyp |
Closed sac containing fluid or semisolid material | cyst |
open sore on the skin or mucous membrane | ulcer |
Solid elevation of the skin (pimple) | papule |
Solid, elevated lesion more than 1 cm in diameter | node |
A type of epitheleal cell in the ephidermis | squamous cell |
Cells that are constantly dividing | Stratum Basale |
discolored, flat lesion (freckle) | macule |
circumscribed collection of pus | pustule |
grove or crack-like sore | fissure |
Larger than 1 cm solid elevation of the skin | nodule |
word means covering | Integument |
Open sore or erosion of skin | ulcer |
Bluish discoloration of the skin | cyanosis |
Build-up of sebum and keratin in pores of the skin leading to papular and pustular eruptions | acne |
necrosis of skin tissue resulting from ischemia | gangrene |
Corium or true skin | dermis |
Chronic or acute inflammatory skin disease with erythematous, pustular, or papular lesions | eczema |
Cancerous tumor composed of melanocytes | malignant melanoma |
Cytoplasm of cells replaced y protein | keratin |
Itching | pruritus |
Pertaining to under a nail | subungual |
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