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Medical Terminology
Integumentary, Endocrine, Reproductive Systems
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Undergraduate 1
06/02/2008

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Comedo
Definition
noninfected lesion formed by the buildup of sebum and keratin in a hair follicle; assc. with acne
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seborrhea
Definition
any of several common skin conditions in which there is an overproduction of sebum
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diaphoresis
Definition
profuse sweating
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scabies
Definition
skin infection caused by an infestation with the itch mite that produces distinctive brown lines and an itchy rash
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miliaria
Definition
heat rash; intensely itchy rash caused by blockage of sweat glands by bacteria and dead cells
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folliculitis
Definition
inflammation of hair follicles that is common on the limbs and in beards of men
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hirsutism
Definition
presence of excessive bodily and facial hair in women usually occurring in male pattern
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alopecia
Definition
baldness
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koilonychia
Definition
malformation of nails in which the outer surface is concave or scooped out like the bowl of a spoon
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onychocryptosis
Definition
ingrown toenail
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onychomycosis
Definition
fungal infection of the nail; may cause nails to turn white, yellow, green or black
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paraonychia
Definition
acute or chronic infection of the skin fold around the nail
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albinism
Definition
inherited deficiency or absence of pigment in the skin, hair and arises due to missing enzyme necessary for the production of melanin
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chloasma
Definition
MASK OF PREGNANCY; pigmentation disorder characterized by brownish spots on the face, happens during pregnancy especially among women with dark hair and fair skin...disappears after delivery
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vitiligo
Definition
autoimmune disorder where there is a loss of melanin resulting in whitish areas of skin usually on the face and hands
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petechiae
Definition
small pinpoint hemorrhages that are LESS THAN 2 mm in diameter
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purpura
Definition
condition that causes spontaneous bruises that are 2 mm to 10 mm in diameter, as well as hemorrhages in the internal organs and other tissues
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ecchymosis
Definition
an irregular area of purplish discoloration that is larger than 10 mm in diameter
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hematoma
Definition
swelling of clotted blood trapped in the tissues that is usually caused by injury
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papule
Definition
small, raised red lesion that is less than .5 cm in diameter; small pimples and insect bites are these
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verrucae
Definition
warts; small, hard skin lesions caused by human papilloma virus
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wheal
Definition
welt; small bump that itches also can be an allergic reaction
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purulent
Definition
producing or containing pus
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bulla
Definition
large blister that is usually more than .5 cm in diameter
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decubitus ulcer
Definition
bedsore, ulcerated area in which prolonged pressure causes tissue death
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strawberry hemangloma
Definition
soft raised dark, reddish purple birthmark; usually resolves by age five
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dermatitis
Definition
inflammation of skin
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pruritus
Definition
itching; assc. with most forms of dermatitis
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eczema
Definition
form of dermatitis that is associated with itching; affected kin is red and blistering
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erythema
Definition
any redness of skin due to dilated capillaries including nervous blush, inflammation or sunburn
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erythroderma
Definition
exfoliative dermatitis; condition in which there is widespread erythema accompanied by scaling of skin
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ichthyosis
Definition
group of heredity disorders that are characterized by dry, thickened scaly skin
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lupus erythematosus
Definition
autoimmune disorder that is characterized by a red, scaly rash on the face and upper trunk
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lipedema
Definition
chronic swelling caused by the collection of fat and fluid under the skin
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psoriasis
Definition
common skin disorder characterized by flare-ups in which red papules covered with silvery scales occur on the elbows
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rosacea
Definition
chronic condition of unknown cause that produces redness, tiny pimples, and broken blood vessels; central area of face
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scleroderma
Definition
autoimmune disorder in which the connective tissues become thickened and hardened causing the skin to become hard and swollen
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urticaria
Definition
hives; wheals that are caused by an allergic reaction
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xeroderma
Definition
excessively dry skin
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furuncles
Definition
boils; large tender, swollen, areas caused by staphylococcal infection around hair follicles or sebaceous
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carbuncle
Definition
cluster of connected furuncles
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cellulitis
Definition
acute, rapidly spreading infection within the connective tissue that is characterized by malaise, swelling, warmth, and red streaks
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impetigo
Definition
highly contagious bacterial skin infection characterized by isolated pustules that become crusted and rupture
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necrotizing fasciitis
Definition
flesh-eating bacteria; caused by Group A strep; if untreated, the infected body tissue is destroyed and the illness can be fatal
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tinea
Definition
fungal infection that can grow on the skin, hair or nails; known as ringworm...fungus grows in a circle
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pediculosis
Definition
infestation with lice
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cicatrix
Definition
normal scar resulting from healing of wound
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granuloma
Definition
general term used to describe small knotlike swellings of granulation tissue in the epidermis
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keloid
Definition
abnormally raised or thickened scar that expands beyond the boundaries of the incision
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keratosis
Definition
any skin growth, such as a wart, in which their is overgrowth and thickening of the skin
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lipoma
Definition
benign fatty deposit under the skin that causes a bump
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dysplastic nevi
Definition
atypical moles that may develop into skin cancer
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papilloma
Definition
benign, superficial wartlike growth on the epithelial tissue or elsewhere such as bladder
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malignant melanoma
Definition
type of skin cancer that occurs in the melanocytes; first sign is change of size, shape or color of mole; can spread and is least common type of cancer
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actinic keratosis
Definition
skin lesion caused by excessive exposure to the sun; rough, red or brown scaly patches
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exfoliative cytology
Definition
technique in which cells are scraped from the tissue and examined under a microscope
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debridement
Definition
removal of dirt and foreign objects from a wound to prevent infection and promote healing
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blepharoplasty
Definition
lid lift; surgical reduction of upper and lower eyelids by removing excess fat, muscle and skin
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rhytidectomy
Definition
facelift; removal of excess skin for the elimination of wrinkles
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