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017 Skin disorders
Vocab for skin disorders
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Nursing
Undergraduate 1
05/21/2013

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Abscess
Definition
Localized pocket of pus in solid tissue
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Actinic keratoses
Definition
Benign skin lesions that occur on skin exposed to excessive UV radiation
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Adipose
Definition
Referring to fat deposits
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Aerobic
Definition
Condition in which molecular oxygen is present
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Allergen
Definition
Any substance or agent that causes an allergic reaction
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Allergic rhinitis
Definition
Collection of symptoms in the nose and throat caused by the inhalation of an allergen
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Anaerobic
Definition
Condition in which molecular oxygen is absent
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Antihistamine
Definition
One of a group of medications that prevent or ease symptoms of an allergic reaction
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Apocrine Sweat glands
Definition
Sweat glands located in the axillae, scalp, face, and external genitalia
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Autoantibodies
Definition
Antibodies directed against a self-antigen
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Autoinoculation
Definition
Inoculation with organisms from on'e own body
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Axilla
Definition
The area directly under the are/shoulder joint; armpit
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Biopsy
Definition
Procedure in which a small amount of living tissue is surgically removed for examination
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Carbuncle
Definition
Cluster of boils (furuncles)
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Cellulitis
Definition
Acute infection of the dermis and subcutaneous layer
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Collagen
Definition
Family of proteins that give connective tissue its strength and flexibility
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Contact dermatitis
Definition
Inflammation of the skin resulting form direct contact with an irritating agent
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Cryosurgery
Definition
Surgery performed by freezing the tissue to be removed
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Cytokines
Definition
Small proteins released by cells that have a specific effect on cell interactions
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Dermis
Definition
The layer of skin beneath the outer epidermis, extending down to deep tissue
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Eccrine glands
Definition
Sweat glands, found all over the body
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Edematous
Definition
Condition in which tissue is swollen as a result of the accumulation of excess fluid
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Electrodesiccation
Definition
Method of using electrical current to dry and therefore destroy tissue
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Eosinophilia
Definition
Abnormally high number of eosinophils in the blood
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Epidermis
Definition
The top, uppermost layer of the skin
Term
Erythematous
Definition
Reddening and inflammation caused by vasodilation
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Exudate
Definition
Material that has escaped from blood vessels, such as fluid, cells, or cellular debris, and has been deposited in tissues
Term
Fibrosis
Definition
Formation of fibrous tissue in the repair or replacement of normal tissue
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Fomite
Definition
Inanimate object capable of harboring and transmitting microorganisms
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Furuncle
Definition
Boil or deep abscess
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Glucocorticoid
Definition
Natural or synthetic steroid (such as hydrocortisone) used to treat inflammation; can have significant side effects
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Herpes simplex type 1 (HSV-1)
Definition
Virus responsible for causing cold sores
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Herpes simplex type 2 (HSV-2)
Definition
Virus associated with genital herpes
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Human papillomaviurs (HPV)
Definition
Virus that causes warts
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Hypodoermis
Definition
The third, deep layer of the skin below the dermis, also known as the subcutaneous layer
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Hypotension
Definition
Abnormally low blood pressure
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Impetigo
Definition
Superficial bacterial skin infection caused primarily by Staphylococcus aureus
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Kaposi sarcoma
Definition
Malignant tumor often associated with AIDS and other conditions involving immunocompromised individuals
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Keratinocytes
Definition
Epidermal cells that produce keratin
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Keratitis
Definition
Inflammation of the cornea, manifested by severe pain and photophobia
Term
Lesion
Definition
An abnormality in the structure of a tissue or organ
Term
Leukoplakia
Definition
White patch on a mucous membrane that will not rub off
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Lichenification
Definition
Hardening and thickening of the skin
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Macules
Definition
Flat, discolored skin lesions
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Melanocyte
Definition
Type of epidermal cell that produces melanin, which contributes to skin color
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Melanoma
Definition
Malignant skin tumor that develops from melanocytes in the basal layer of the epidermis or from a nevus (mole)
Term
Mycoses
Definition
Infections caused by a fungus
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Necrosis
Definition
The death and degradation of living tissue
Term
Nevus
Definition
Mole
Term
Papules
Definition
Small, superficial, solid elevations of the skin
Term
Pediculosis
Definition
Infestation of the skin by lice
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Pemphigus
Definition
Autoimmune disorder in which autoantibodies disrupt cohesion between cells, resulting in the formation of blisters
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Pruritus
Definition
Sensation of itching
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Psoriasis
Definition
Chronic inflammatory skin disorder characterized by lesions on the face, scalp, elbows, and knees
Term
Scabies
Definition
Infestation of the skin by mites
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Scleroderma
Definition
Skin disorder in which collagen deposition results in fibrosis
Term
Sebaceous glands
Definition
Glands in the dermis that secrete an oily substance, sebum
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Seborrheic keratoses
Definition
Benign skin lesions caused by a proliferation of basal cells
Term
Squamous cell carcinoma
Definition
Painless malignant tumor of the epidermis
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T cell
Definition
Specialized lymphocyte that plays a central role in cell-mediated immunity
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Tachycardia
Definition
Regular but abnormally rapid heart rate that may be a normal response to sympathetic stimulation
Term
Tinea Capitis
Definition
Fungal infection of the scalp
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Tinea Corporis
Definition
Fungal infection of the body
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Tinea Pedis
Definition
Fungal infection of the foot
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Tinea Unguium
Definition
Fungal infection of the nails
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Type 1 hypersensitivity reaction
Definition
Immediate allergic reaction caused by reexposure to an allergen
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Urticaria
Definition
Hives
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Verruca
Definition
Wart
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