Integumentary System Lecture Notes

These flashcards cover essential vocabulary and terminology related to the integumentary system, focusing on skin structure, functions, conditions, and treatments.

Epidermis

The outermost layer of skin.

Dermis

The layer of skin beneath the epidermis, containing connective tissue, blood vessels, and glands.

Cutaneous

Pertaining to the skin.

Lesion

A wound or abnormal change in tissue.

Sebaceous glands

Glands in the skin that secrete oil.

Sudoriferous glands

Glands that produce sweat.

Basal cell carcinoma

A malignant cancer of the basal layer of the epidermis.

Melanocytes

Cells in the skin that produce the pigment melanin.

Abscess

Localized collection of pus at an infection site.

Pruritus

Severe itching.

Xenograft

Transplantation between different species.

Acne vulgaris

An inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles.

Psoriasis

Chronic skin condition marked by thick, flaky, red patches covered with silvery scales.

Cryotherapy

Treatment of a skin condition by freezing.

I&D (Incision and drainage)

A procedure to drain an abscess.

Hidr/o

Combining form meaning 'sweat'.

Antipruritic

Medication that reduces severe itching.

Dermatologist

A physician specializing in treating skin conditions.

Impetigo

Contagious skin infection characterized by vesicles and crusted lesions.

Erythema

Redness of the skin.