Unit two Integumentary system

Albino

 absence of all color pigments. Skin has a pinkish tint and the hair is pae yellow or white, often with red eyes.

Alopecia

baldness  loss of hair on scalp

constrict

to contract or to make smaller

crusts

a scab or outer layer formed during the healing of a wound or lesion.

cyst

a closed sac with distinct membrane that developed abnormally in a tissue, filled with fluid, semi-solid, or gaseous material.

cyanosis

bluish coloring of their body due to lack of oxygen

dermis

skin has elastic connective tissue

dilate

to enlarge expand or make bigger

epidermis

the other layer of the skin

erythema

redness of the skin

hypodermis

the inner most layer of the skin

integumentary system

pertaining to the skin

jaundice

skin turning yellow due to kidney or gall bladder failure or issues

macules

a discolored spot on the skin that is not raised or heightened

melanin

a brownish pigment found in the skin or eyes

papules

a solid elevated spot or area on skin

pustules

a small elevated puss or lymph filled area on the skin

sebaceous glands

oil secreting gland of the skin

subcutaneous gland

Layer of tissue that is under the skin: underlying tissue

sudoriferous

A small tubular structure in the skin

ulcer

An open sore on the inside lining of the stomach

vesicles

A small fluid filled sac in closed by a lipid bilayer membrane that stores, transports, or digests cellular products and waste

wheals

Raised, red or skin colored bumps on the skin that itch sting or burn