Chpt 3 Derm Gen Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
anesthetic | drug that blocks sensation |
antibiotic | drug that destroys or opposes growth of microorganisms |
antihistamine | drug that opposes effects of histamine |
antipruritic | drug that prevents or relieves itching |
antiseptic | drug that prevents sepsis by killing microorganisms |
edipermal | pertaining to the skin |
hypodermic | pertaining to beneath the skin |
percutaneous | pertaining to through skin |
subcutaneous | pertaining to beneath the skin |
topical | applied directly to the skin |
transdermal | pertaining to through the skin |
chemosurgery | removal of tissue destroyed using chemicals |
chemotherapy | treatment using chemicals |
cryosurgery | destruction of tissue through freezing |
dermabrasion | rubbing or scraping away outer surface of skin |
electrocauterization | using electricity to destroy tissue by burning it |
electrodessication | using electricity to destroy tissue by drying it |
incision & drainage | cut into a wound to allow trapped infected liquid to drain |
lipectomy | removal of fatty tissue |
liposuction | removal of fatty tissue using a vacuum |
onychectomy | removal of a nail |
onychotomy | incision into a nail |
rhytidoplasty | reconstruction of wrinkled skin |
autograft | skin transplant using patient's own skin |
homograft (allograft) | skin transplant using another human's skin |
heterograft (xenograft) | skin transplant using another species skin |
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