Integumentary Study Guide Flashcards

Flashcards created from the integumentary system study guide, covering key terms and concepts.

Alopecia Areata

An autoimmune disorder that attacks hair follicles, causing bald areas.

Ulcer

An open lesion of skin or mucous membrane resulting in tissue loss around the edges.

Trichomycosis axillaris

A superficial bacterial infection of the hair shafts in areas with sweat glands.

Seborrheic Keratosis

A benign skin growth that appears waxy or 'pasted-on'.

Crust

A scab; a term used to describe dried exudate on the surface of a wound.

Electrodesiccation

A surgical technique that destroys tissue using an electric spark.

Histamine

A chemical that causes signs of an allergic response upon release in response to allergens.

Pyoderma

Any acute, inflammatory, pus forming bacterial skin infection.

Retinoids

A class of chemical compounds derived from Vitamin A used in skin care.

Gangrene

A condition involving tissue death usually associated with loss of circulation.

Dermatoplasty

A procedure also known as a skin graft.

Cryosurgery

Destruction of abnormal tissue cells through extreme cold.

Second-degree burn

Involves blisters and damage to both the dermis and epidermis.

Lunula

The half-moon-shaped white region at the nail root.

Squamous Epithelial Tissue

The type of tissue that forms the upper layer of the epidermis.

Hyperhidrosis

A condition of excessive sweating.

Laceration

A torn or jagged wound or an accidental cut wound.

Pustule

Also known as a pimple.

Dermabrasion

A form of abrasion that uses a revolving wire brush or sandpaper.

Papule

A small, raised, red lesion that is less than one centimeter in diameter.

Exfoliative Dermatitis

A condition marked by widespread scaling, often with itching and hair loss.

Squamous Cell Carcinoma

A skin cancer originating in squamous cells that can spread quickly.

Verrucae

Small, hard skin lesions caused by the human papillomavirus, also known as warts.

Impetigo

A highly contagious bacterial skin infection characterized by pustules that crust and rupture.

Diaphoresis

Profuse sweating.

Scleroderma

An autoimmune disorder causing thickened and hardened connective tissues.

Macule

A discolored flat spot on the skin, like a freckle.

Debridement

The removal of dirt, foreign objects, damaged tissue, and cellular debris from a wound.

Papilloma

A benign, superficial, wart-like growth on epithelium.

Chloasma

Also known as the mask of pregnancy.

Carbuncles

Clusters of connected furuncles (boils).

Cellulitis

Bacterial infection within the connective tissues.

Comedo

A noninfected buildup of sebum and keratin in a hair follicle.

Cicatrix

A normal scar resulting from a healing wound.

Melan/o

Root word for black or dark.

Lip/o

Root word for fat.

Myc/o

Root word for fungus.

Kerat/o

Root word for horny or hard tissue.

Onych/o

Root word for nail.

Ecchymosis

A large bruise.

Furuncles

Also known as boils.

Hirsutism

Excessive body and facial hair in women.

Folliculitis

Inflammation of hair follicles.

Erythema

Skin redness due to dilated capillaries.

Onychomycosis

A fungal infection of a nail.

Exanthem

Widespread rash in children.

Scabies

An infestation with itch mites.

Seborrhea

Overproduction of sebum.

Purpura

Spontaneous bruises greater than 2 millimeters in diameter.

Py/o

Root word for pus.

Hirsut/o

Root word related to being hairy.

Pil/o

Root word for hair.

Dermat/o

Root word for skin.

Hidr/o

Root word for sweat.

Pediculosis

An infestation with lice.

Pruritus

Itching.

Petechiae

Pinpoint hemorrhages smaller than 2 millimeters.

Purulent

Producing or containing pus.

Paronychia

Skinfold infection around the nail.

Xer/o

Root word for dry.

Cutane/o

Root word for skin.