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| this system covers the entire surface area of the body; includes the largest organ of the body: the skin and its accessory organs such as hair follicles, nails, sebaceous glands, sweat glands, and sensory receptors. |
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| the inner, deep layer of skin composed of connective tissue. "Dermis" means skin. |
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| The outer layer of skin, "epidermis" means on top of skin. |
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| To protect against outside temperature changes, dehydration, and infectious microorganisms that can cause disease. Also, sweat glands, blood vessels and a layer of fat help the skin to regulate internal body temp. Receptors in skin help detect changes in the environment giving skin the function of sensation. |
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| a superficial wound caused by scraping |
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| a localized elevation of the skin containing a cavity filled with pus (a mixture of bacteria, white blood cells, damaged tissue, and fluids) surrounded by inflamed tissue. |
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| Different terms for the production of pus |
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| supperation, purulence, and pyogenesis |
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| a local uneven surface of the skin and is a sign of subcutaneous fat deposition. |
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| a scar, formed when a wound is too large for epidermal cells to close and additional protein fibers (collagen) are produced to close the wound. Plural form: cicatrices. |
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| a pimple; a local elevation of the skin arising from the buildup of oil from sebaceous (oil) glands. Bacteria feed on the oil attracting the movement of white blood cells and their products result in a localized inflammation. Plural form: comedones |
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| a bruise; a discoloration and swelling of the skin that is symptomatic of an injury. |
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| a blue tinge of color to an area of the skin (usually most apparent around lips and fingertips) and is a sign of cardiovascular disturbance. |
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| a closed sac or pouch on the surface of the skin that is filled with liquid or semisolid material. |
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| fluid accumulation caused by the leakage of fluid across capillary walls, often called swelling. |
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| a narrow break or slit in the skin |
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| an abscess associated with a hair follicle |
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| a local hard area of the body that is usually a sign of an excessive deposit of collagen or calcium |
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| an abnormal yellow coloration of the skin and eyes; is a sign of liver or gallbladder disease. Yellowing a result of an abnormal release of bile pigments by the liver. |
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| an overgrowth of scar tissue that forms an elevated lesion of the skin |
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| the common result of an injury caused by a tear or a cut by a sharp object with an irregular object. |
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| a discolored flat spot on the skin surface such as a freckle. These are a sign of sun damage to the skin and their presence is often genetically determined. |
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| similar to a macule but darker in color. A nevus is darker in color and is commonly called a mole. These are a sign of a benign tumor. |
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| an abnormally pale color of the skin, is a sign of an internal condition causing a decreased flow of blood to the skin. |
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| a general term describing any small, solid elevation on the skin, i.e. comedo |
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| a sign of a circulatory disorder. Occurs when a small blood vessel supplying the dermis of the skin ruptures. |
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| the symptom of itchy skin |
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| a symptom of purple-red skin discoloration, usually the result of a hemorrhage (broken blood vessel) that spreads blood through the skin. |
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| a general term for an elevated area of the skin filled with pus, i.e. a comedo with pus or an abscess. |
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| an erosion through the skin or mucous membrane. A common form of ulcer arises from a lack of movement when lying supine for an extended time, called a decubitus or a bedsore. |
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| a common allergic skin reaction to medications, foods, infection, or injury produces small fluid-filled skin elevations, i.e. hives |
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| a wart. Develops when the skin makes an effort to rid itself of a virus and rusults in a skin elevation with a thickened epidermis. |
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| a small elevation of the epidermis that ir filled with fluid. I.e. a blister |
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| a temporary, itchy elevation of the skin often with a white center and red perimeter. A symptom of an allergic reaction |
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| a condition of the skin resulting from bacterial infection of sebaceous glands and ducts. |
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| a precancerous condition of the skin caused by exposure to sunlight. Forms skin lesions resulting from overgrowths of the epidermis, usually with scaly surfaces. |
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| a genetic condition characterized by the reduction of the pigment melanin in the skin. |
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| A loss or lack of scalp hair. May be a sign of an infection of the scalp, high fevers, drug reactions, or emotional stress. |
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| an injury to the skin caused by excessive exposure to fire, electricity, chemicals, or sunlight. The level of injury caused by a burn is determined by the amount of surface area damaged (total body surface area or TBSA) and the depth of the damage. A burn is life-threatening when a large TBSA has become damaged, exposing the body to infection. |
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| a skine infection composed of a collection of boils, often a result of a staph infection |
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| Cancer. Basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma are the 3 main forms of skin cancer |
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| an inflammation of the connective tissue usually caused by an infection. |
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| a generalized inflammation of the skin involving edema of the dermis. Can also include pruritus, urticaria, vesicles, and wheals. Major types: contact dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, and actinic dermatitis |
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| a condition of the skin caused by leaking blood vessels in the dermis, producing purplish patches of purpura larger in size than petechiae |
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| a skin eruption producing deep blisters, result of a viral infection |
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| a condition in which the individual suffers from excessive perspiration due to an inflammation of sweat glands which can become worsened by bacterial infection. |
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| a contagious skin infection caused by bacteria and is characterized by the presence of golden crusts following the rupture of the vesicles forming usually around the lips |
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| a form of skin cancer arising from the connective tissue of the dermis, idicated by the presence of brown or purple patches on the skin. Usually appears in the elderly and those affected with HIV and AIDS |
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| The condition in which aging people's skin becomes lighter in color due to reduced activity of the pigment-prodicing cells in the skin, the melanocytes |
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| the most life-threatening skin cancer is malignant melanoma. It arises from the cells normally providing the pigment melanin to the skin, melanocytes. |
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| ingrown nail. Onychopathy-disease of the nail |
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| abnormally soft nail, often a sign of calcium or vitamin D deficiency |
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| a fungal infection of one or more nails |
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| infection around the nail |
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| infection with body louse, lice |
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| a painful, chronic disease of the skin characterized by the presence of red lesions covered with silvery epidermal scales |
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| a skin eruption caused by the female itch mite, which burrows into the skin to extract blood |
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| an abnormal thickening or hardness of the skin, caused by an overproduction of collagen in the dermis |
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| Systemic Lupus Erythematosus |
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| aka SLE, a chronic, progressive disease of connective tissue in many organs including the skin. MArked by red patches on the skin of the face and joint pain. |
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| a fungal infection of the skin. Often called ringworm due to the ring-shaped pattern on the skin that forms in response to the fungi. |
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| a fungal infection of hair |
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| a disease charcterized by abnormally dry skin caused by hyposecretion of the oil glands and is an inherited condition. |
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| A minor surgery involving the removal of tissue for evaluation |
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| involves the excision of foreign matter and unwanted tissue |
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| a form a cosmetic surgery in which the skin is surgically changed to improve appearance. |
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| surgical procedure that may be used to improve healing that involves using either the patient's own skin (autograft) or a donor's skin (allograft in dermatoheteroplasty). An instrument called a dermatome is used to cut thim slices of skin for grafting or to remove small skin lesions. |
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| a general term for a surgical procedure of the skin. |
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| a chemical agent that softens or smooths the skin |
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| a form of skin treatment to correct a major injury, a congenital defect, or for cosmetic improvement. |
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| surgical repair of wrinkles. Rhytidectomy - wrinkles are surgically removed. Liposuction - removal of subcutaneous fat |
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