Integumentary System: Sweat Gland Conditions & Skin Injuries

anhidrosis

Not being able to sweat.

-osis

condition

-an

without; lacking

hidr/o

sweat

diaphoresis

Excessive sweating without an obvious cause, such as heat or exercise.

-esis

state or condition

dia-

across; through

phor/o

to bear

abrasion

An abrasion is a scrape or graze of the skin.

blister

A blister is a fluid-filled bubble that forms on the upper layers of the skin after rubs or burns.

callus

A callus is a spot where your skin becomes rough and thick after repeated pressure or friction.

decubitus ulcer

Decubitus ulcers, also termed bedsores or pressure ulcers, are skin and soft tissue injuries that form as a result of constant or prolonged pressure exerted on the skin.

keloid

Overgrowth of scar tissue.

kel/o

tumor, fibrous growth