Chapter 12 Medical Terms

Flashcards covering key dermatology vocabulary and definitions.

cutane/o

skin

derm/o, dermat/o

skin

hidr/o

sweat

hirsut/o

hairy, rough

kerat/o

horny, hard

lip/o

fat, lipid

melan/o

black, dark

myc/o

fungus

onych/o

fingernail or toenail

pil/i, pil/o

hair

py/o

pus

rhytid/o

wrinkle

seb/o

sebum

urtic/o

rash, hives

xer/o

dry

actinic keratosis

a precancerous skin condition caused by sun exposure.

albinism

a genetic condition that causes a lack of melanin.

alopecia

hair loss.

blepharoplasty

surgical repair of the eyelid.

bulla

a large blister.

capillary hemangioma

a benign tumor of small blood vessels.

carbuncle

a cluster of boils.

cellulitis

a bacterial skin infection.

chloasma

a skin condition causing brown patches.

cicatrix

a scar.

comedo

a clogged hair follicle.

debridement

removal of dead tissue.

dermatitis

inflammation of the skin.

diaphoresis

excessive sweating.

dysplastic nevi

abnormal moles that may become cancerous.

ecchymosis

a bruise.

eczema

a chronic skin condition causing inflammation.

erythema

redness of the skin.

erythroderma

redness over most of the body.

exanthem

a widespread rash.

exfoliative dermatitis

red, peeling skin over large areas.

folliculitis

inflammation of hair follicles.

furuncles

boils.

granuloma

a small area of inflammation.

hematoma

a localized collection of blood.

hirsutism

excessive hair growth.

ichthyosis

a condition resembling fish scales.

impetigo

a highly contagious skin infection.

keloid

a raised scar.

keratosis

a thickened area of skin.

koilonychia

spoon-shaped nails.

lipedema

an abnormal accumulation of fat in the legs.

lipoma

a benign tumor of fat tissue.

macule

a flat, discolored spot on the skin.

malignant melanoma

a serious type of skin cancer.

necrotizing fasciitis

a severe bacterial infection that destroys tissue.

onychocryptosis

ingrown toenail.

onychomycosis

fungal infection of the nail.

papilloma

a benign tumor of epithelial tissue.

papule

a small raised bump on the skin.

paronychia

infection around the nail.

pediculosis

infestation with lice.

petechiae

small red or purple spots caused by bleeding.

pruritus

itching.

psoriasis

a chronic skin condition that causes red, scaly patches.

purpura

purple spots due to bleeding.

purulent

containing pus.

rhytidectomy

surgical removal of wrinkles.

rosacea

a chronic skin condition causing redness and visible blood vessels.

scabies

a contagious skin condition caused by mites.

scleroderma

a chronic connective tissue disease.

seborrhea

excessive discharge of sebum.

squamous cell carcinoma

a type of skin cancer.

systemic lupus erythematosus

an autoimmune disease affecting the skin and other organs.

tinea

a fungal skin infection.

urticaria

hives.

verrucae

warts.

vitiligo

loss of skin pigment.

wheal

a raised, itchy area of skin.

xeroderma

dry skin.