Diseases & Disorders Chpt 4
Terms
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- epi-
- on, upon,over
- intra-
- within
- para-
- beside, beyond,around
- per-
- through
- sub-
- under,below
- epidermis
- outer layer of skin
- keratin
- horny, or cornified, layer composed of protein. It is contained in the hair,skin,and nails.
- melanin
- color, or pigmentation of the skin
- dermis
- inner layer of skin (true skin)
- sudoriferous(sweat)glands
- tiny, coiled, tubular structures that emerge through pores on the skin's surface & secrete sweat.
- sebaceous glands
- secrete sebum(oil) into the hair follicles where the hair shafts pass through the dermis
- hair
- compressed, keratinized cells that arise from hair follicles
- nails
- originate in the epidermis. The white area at the base of the nail is called the lunula, or moon.
- dermatitis
- inflammation of the skin
- dermatoconiosis
- abnormal condition of the skin caused by dust
- dermatofibroma
- fibrous tumor of the skin
- hidradenitis
- inflammation of a sweat gland
- leiodermia
- condition of smooth skin
- onychocryptosis
- abnormal condition of a hidden nail (ingrown nail)
- onychomalacia
- softening of the nails
- onychomycosis
- abnormal condition of a fungus in the nails
- onychophagia
- eating the nails (nail biting)
- pachyderma
- thickening of the skin
- paronychia
- diseased state around the nail
- seborrhea
- excessive discharge of sebum (oil)
- trichomycosis
- abnormal condition of a fungus in the hair
- xeroderma
- dry skin
- contusion
- injury w/no break in the skin, characterized by pain, swelling, & discoloration (bruise)
- eczema
- noninfectious, inflammatory skin disease characterized by redness, blisters, scabs,and itching
- fissure
- slit or cracklike sore in the skin
- furuncle
- painful skin node caused by staphylococcal bacteria in a hair follicle (boil)
- gangrene
- death of tissue caused by loss of blood supply followed by bacterial invasion
- herpes
- inflammatory skin disease caused by herpes virus characterized by small blisters in clusters
- impetigo
- superficial skin infection characterized by pustules & caused by either staph or strept
- Kaposi sarcoma
- a cancerous condition starting as purple or brown papules on the lower extremities that spreads through the skin to the lymph nodes & internal organs (aids)
- laceration
- torn, ragged-edged wound
- lesion
- any visible change in tissue resulting from injury or disease. A broad term that includes sores, wounds,ulcers, and tumors
- pediculosis
- invasion into the skin & hair by lice
- psoriasis
- chronic skin condition producing red lesions covered w/silvery scales
- scabies
- skin infection caused by the itch mite, characterized by papule eruptions. (severe itching)
- scleroderma
- a desease characterized by chronic hardening(induration) of the connective tissue of the skin & other body organs
- shingles
- development of painful, inflamed blisters that follow the nerve routes. (herpes zoster)
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squammous cell carcinoma
(SqCCa) - a malignant growth that develops from scale-like epithelial tissue. A firm, red painless bump. Most frequent cause is chronic exposure to sunlight
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systemic lupus erythematosus
(SLE) - a chronic inflammatory disease involving the skin, joints, kidneys, and nervous system.
- tinea
- fungus infection of the skin (ringworm)
- urticaria
- an itching skin eruption composed of wheals of varying size & shape. Usually related to an allergy. (hives)
- biopsy
- view of life
- dermatoautoplasty
- surgical repair using one's own skin (skin graft)
- dermatoheteroplasty
- surgical repair using skin form others (skin graft)
- dermatoplasty
- surgical repair of the skin
- onychectomy
- excision of a nail
- rhytidectomy
- excision of wrinkles (facelift)
- rhytidoplasty
- surgical repair of wrinkles
- dermatologist
- a physician who studies & treats skin (diseases)
- dermatology
- study of the skin
- dermatome
- instrument used to cut skin
- epidermal
- pertaining to upon the skin
- erythroderma
- red skin
- hypodermic
- pertaining to under the skin
- intradermal
- pertaining to within the skin