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Integumentary Terminology
Integumentary system
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07/17/2016

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epi-
Definition
above; upon
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sub-
Definition
under; below
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trans-
Definition
across; through
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-cidal
Definition
pertaining to killing
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-derm
Definition
skin
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-lysis
Definition
breakdown; separation; destruction
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-osis
Definition
condition, usually abnormal
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-ous
Definition
pertaining to
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-rrhea
Definition
flow, current, stream
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-static
Definition
pertaining to stopping; controlling
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adip/o, lip/o
Definition
fat
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axill/o
Definition
armpit
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cutane/o, derm/a, derm/o, dermat/o
Definition
skin
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cyan/o
Definition
pertaining to killing
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erythemat/o
Definition
flushed; redness
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myc/o
Definition
fungus
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seps/o
Definition
infection
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sept/o
Definition
partition
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trich/o
Definition
hair
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abrasion
Definition
skin is scraped or rubbed away
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abscess
Definition
cavity that contains pus caused by an infectious microorganism and surrounded by inflamed tissue
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antimicrobial
Definition
medicine applied to broken skin to prevent infection
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antiperspirant
Definition
compounds that act against or inhibit perspiration
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asepsis
Definition
the absence of bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms
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atrophy
Definition
wasting of the epidermis; skin spears thin and transparent
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avascular
Definition
without blood vessels
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axilla, axillary
Definition
armpit
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bactericidal
Definition
killing bacteria
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bacteriostatic
Definition
inhibiting the growth of bacteria
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biopsy
Definition
removal of a small piece of tissue for microscopic examination to confirm or establish a diagnosis
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cellulitis
Definition
acute infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue characterized most often by local heat, redness, pain, and swelling
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circumscribed
Definition
well defined lesion
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contusion
Definition
caused by a blow to the body that does not break the skin and is characterized by swelling and discoloration
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cryosurgery
Definition
use of subfreezing temperature to destroy tissue
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cutaneous
Definition
pertaining to the skin
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cyanosis, cyanotic
Definition
bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes
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cyst
Definition
a sac filled w/ fluid or semisolid material
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debridement
Definition
removal of foreign material and dead or damaged tissue, especially from a wound
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dermabrasion
Definition
treatment for the removal of superficial scars on the skin by the use of revolving wire brushes or sandpaper
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dermatitis
Definition
inflammatory condition of the skin
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dermatome
Definition
skin surface area innervated by a spinal nerve
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ecchymosis
Definition
a discoloration of the skin resulting from bleeding underneath, typically caused by bruising
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electrolysis
Definition
destruction of a substance by passing electrical current through it
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erythema
Definition
superficial reddening of the skin
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fissure
Definition
deep linear splits through the epidermis into the dermis
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incision
Definition
smooth-edged wound produced by a sharp instrument
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integument
Definition
external covering of the body
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keloid
Definition
excessive overgrowth of unsightly scar tissue
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laceration
Definition
a torn, jagged wound
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lesion
Definition
any visible, localized abnormality of the skin, such as a wound, rash, or sore
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lipoma
Definition
benign tumor consisting of mature fat cells
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liposuction
Definition
removal of adipose tissue w/ a suction pump device and is used primarily as cosmetic surgery
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mycodermatitis
Definition
inflammation of the skin caused by a fungus
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necrosis, necrotizing
Definition
death of areas of damaged or diseased tissue or bone surrounded by healthy tissue
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necrotic
Definition
pertaining to the death of tissue
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nodule
Definition
marble-like, solid lesion more than 1 cm wide and deep
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pediculosis
Definition
infestation by lice and named for a genus of sucking lice, Pediculus
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petechiae
Definition
tiny purple or red spots appearing on the skin as a result of tiny hemorrhages within dermal or submucosal layers
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psoriasis
Definition
common chronic skin disorder characterized by circumscribed red patches covered by thick, dry, silvery scales
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sebaceous gland
Definition
arise from the hair follicles and produce sebum
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sepsis
Definition
infection or contamination
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septic
Definition
infected wound is described as septic
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sudoriferous
Definition
sweat glands
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topical
Definition
drugs placed directly on the skin
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transdermal
Definition
drug delivery through the skin and then enters the circulatory system
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trichosis
Definition
any abnormal condition of hair growth, including baldness or excessive hair growth in an unusual place
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ulcer
Definition
deep, irregular erosions that extend into the dermis
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ungual
Definition
of, relating to, or resembling a nail, claw, or hoof
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urticaria
Definition
skin eruption characterized by wheals of varying shapes and sizes with well-defined margins and pale centers AKA hives
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