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Chapter 12
Integumentary System
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Undergraduate 1
03/20/2013

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Term
Fat, Lipid
Definition
lipo-
Term
horny, hard
Definition
kerato-
Term
fungus
Definition
myco-
Term
nail
Definition
onycho-
Term
fibrous protein found in hair
Definition
keratin
Term
milk-producing sebaceous glands
Definition
mammary glands
Term
A/An ___ is a swelling of the clotted blood trapped in the tissues?
Definition
Hematoma
Term
The removal of dirt, foreign objects, damaged tissue, and cellular debris from a wound is called?
Definition
Debridement
Term
The term ______ is used to describe any redness of the skin due to dilated capillaries.
Definition
erythema
Term
Flakes or dry patches made up of excess dead epidermal cells are know as ____?
Definition
scales
Term
A torn or jagged wound or an accidental cut wound is know as a/an ______?
Definition
laceration
Term
Producing or containing pus is ___?
Definition
purulent
Term
Fungal infection of the nail is ____?
Definition
onychomycosis
Term
_____ is characterized by irregular patches of white skin
Definition
vitiligo
Term
Jordan is albino. This disorder which is know as _____ is due to a missing enzyme necessary for the production of melanin.
Definition
albinism
Term
A common skin disorder characterized by flare-ups in which red papules covered with silvery scales occur on the elbows, knees, scalp, back or buttocks?
Definition
psoriasis
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