Medical Terminology Chapter 12 Learning Exercises - Integumentary System

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bulla

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cyst

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dermis layer

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epidermis layer

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pustule

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subcutaneous tissue

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sweat gland

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ulcer

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vesicle

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Causes the raised areas of skin known as goose bumps

Arrector Pili

(Word part) A group of hereditary disorders characterized by dry, thickened, and scaly skin

Ichthy-osis

A surgical technique to treat skin cancer where individual layers of cancerous tissue are removed and examined under a microscope until all cancerous tissue has been removed

Mohs' Surgery

An autoimmune disorder in which the connective tissues become thickened and hardened, causing the skin to become hard and swollen

Scleroderma

Injury where superficial layers of skin are scraped off

abrasion

A closed pocket containing pus caused by a bacterial infection

abscess

A localized collection of puss

abscess

Precancerous skin growth that occurs on sun-damaged skin

actinic keratosis

A genetic deficiency - absence of pigment in the skin, hair

albinism

Genetic deficiency or absence of pigment in the skin, hair, and irises of the eyes due to a missing enzyme necessary for the production of melanin

albinism

Auto immune disorder containing well-defined bald areas

alopecia areata

absence of fingernails or toenails

anonychia

fingernail or toenail

unguis

rash

urtic/o

Small, hard skin lesions caused by the human papillomavirus commonly know as warts

verrucae

dry

xer/o

BCC

basal cell carcinoma

A large blister that is usually more than 0.5 cm in diameter

bulla

A cluster of connected boils

carbuncle

A normal scar resulting from the healing of a wound

cicatrix

When its sebum plug is exposed to air it oxidizes and becomes a blackhead

comedo

skin

cutane/o

Removal of dirt, foreign objects, damaged tissue, and cellular debris from a wound

debridement

any disease of the skin

dermapathy

skin

dermat/o

The layer of tissue below the epidermis

dermis

Atypical moles that can develop into skin cancer

dysplastic nevi

Tissue death followed by bacterial invasion and putrefaction

gangrene

Small knot-like swellings of granulation tissue in the epidermis

granuloma

Swelling of clotted blood trapped in the tissues

hematoma

sweat

hidr/o

hairy, rough

hirsut/o

An abnormal condition resulting in the diminished flow of perspiration

hypohidrosis

A malformation of the nail AKA a spoon nail

koilonychia

A torn or jagged wound or accidental cut wound

laceration

fat, lipid

lip/o

MM

malignant melanoma

milk-producing sebaceous glands

mammary glands

black, dark

melan/o

An excess of melanin present in an area of inflammation of the skin is known as

melanodermatitis

Any disease marked by abnormal pigmentation of the skin

melanopathy

fungus

myc/o

Any disease caused by a fungus

mycosis

Caused by Group A strep, also known as flesh-eating bacteria

necrotizing fascitis

A small, dark, skin growth developed from melanocytes in the skin; AKA a mole

nevus

lice

pedicul/o

An infestation of lice

pediculosis

Very small, pinpoint hemorrhages under the skin sometimes as a result of a high fever

petechiae

A disease of the skin characterized by itching and by red papules covered with silvery scales

psoriasis

Skin disorder characterized by flare-ups of red papules covered with silvery scales

psoriasis

Producing or containing pus

purulent

The plastic surgery procedure to change the shape or size of the nose

rhinoplasty

(Word Part) Surgical removal of excess skin for the elimination of wrinkles

rhytid -ectomy

wrinkle

rhytid/o

A skin infection caused by an infestation of itch mites burrowing into the top layer of skin to lay egs causing small, itchy bumps and blisters

scabies

Flakes or dry patches made up of excess dead epidermal cells are known as

scales

Treatment for spider veins

sclerotherapy

sebum

seb/o

glands secreting sebum

sebaceous glands

A burn having blisters plus damage only to the epidermis and dermis

second-degree

Small, benign, flesh-colored or light-brown polyps that hang from the body by fine stalks. Tends to enlarge with age

skin tag

AKA night sweats

sleep hyperhidrosis

Begins as skin lesions. Appear to be sores that will not heal with a crusted, scaly look (bleed easily)

squamous cell

SCC

squamous cell carcinoma

SLE

systemic lupus erythematosus

profuse sweating

diaphoresis (diaphor-; esis)

Itchy wheals caused by an allergic reaction. Commonly known as hives

Urticaria

An inflammatory skin disease with possible blistering, cracking, oozing, or bleeding

eczema

(Word Part) An inflammation of the hair follicles especially common on the limbs and in the beard of men

follicul -itis

I & D

irrigation & debridement

horny, hard

kerat/o

fibrous protein found in hair, nails, and skin

keratin

Any skin growth (i.e., a wart or callus); overgrowth and thickening of the skin

keratosis

Surgical removal of fingernail or toenail

onychectomy

An autoimmune disorder in which the connective tissues become thickened and hardened, causing the skin to become hard and swollen

onychia

Condition commonly known as ingrown toenail

onychocryptosis

A tumor arising from the nail bed

onychoma

Abnormal softening of the nails

onychomalacia

A fungal infection of the nail

onychomycosis

An acute infection of the fold of skin around a nail

paronychia

a collection of clotted blood formed beneath the nail usually due to an injury

(subungual) hematoma

Also known as painful fat syndrome and affects mostly women

Lipedema

(Word part) Commonly known as itching. Associated with most forms of dermatitis

Prurit -us

Surgical reduction of the upper and lower eyelids by removing excess fat, skin, and muscle. AKA a lid lift

blepharoplasty

Acute, rapidly spreading bacterial infection within the connective tissues (Not to be confused w/cellulite)

cellulitis

Any redness of the skin due to dilated capillaries

erythema

red

erythr/o

highly contagious bacterial skin infection condition commonly occurring in children; characterized by isolated pustules that become crusted and rupture

impetigo

nail

onych/o

(Word Part) A fungal infection of the nail

onych/o myc -osis


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