Medical Terminology Chapter 12 Learning Exercises - Integumentary System
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
