Ch 4 Integumentary System

47 fill-in-the-blank flashcards covering key integumentary pathology terms from the lecture notes.

A __ is a scraping away of skin or mucous membranes.

abrasion

__ is a disease of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles characterized by plugged pores, pimples, cysts, and nodules.

acne

__ keratosis is a precancerous condition with rough, scaly patches on sun-exposed skin.

Actinic

__ is an autoimmune disease that results in patchy, total scalp, or total body hair loss.

alopecia

__ cell carcinoma is a common skin cancer that starts as a shiny papule and may ulcerate.

Basal

A large fluid-filled blister is called a __.

bulla

A __ is a thermal injury to the skin classified as first-, second-, or third-degree.

burn

A thickened, hardened area of skin from chronic pressure is a __.

callus

A very large furuncle or cluster of connected boils is termed a __.

carbuncle

__ is a serious bacterial skin infection marked by pain, redness, edema, warmth, and fever.

Cellulitis

A __ (blackhead) is a plugged hair follicle with oxidized sebum.

comedo

A small callus that develops on smooth, hairless surfaces due to friction is a __.

corn

A fluid- or solid-filled pouch under the skin is called a __.

cyst

A _________ is an area of tissue death from unrelieved pressure; also called a bedsore.

decubitus ulcer

Skin discoloration caused by bruising is called _____ or _____

ecchymosis, contusion

__ is an inflammatory skin condition with red, hot, dry, scaly, or itchy skin.

Eczema

A small sub-epidermal sac containing a thick, cheesy substance is an ________.

epidermoid cyst

A small crack-like break in the skin is a __.

fissure

Inflammation of hair follicles causing red bumps and itching is __.

folliculitis

Skin tissue injury from freezing temperatures is known as __.

frostbite

An infection of a hair follicle and nearby tissue, also called a boil, is a __.

furuncle

__ is a contagious bacterial skin infection with yellow-to-red weeping lesions, common in children.

Impetigo

A surgical cut made intentionally is an __.

incision

A cut or tear in the flesh caused by trauma is a __.

laceration

__ disease is a tick-borne infection marked by a slowly expanding red rash.

Lyme

A flat, discolored skin spot such as a freckle is a __.

macule

__ melanoma is an aggressive skin cancer often beginning as asymmetrical, multicolored lesions larger than 6 mm.

Malignant

__ (the mask of pregnancy) is irregular dark pigmentation on the face.

Melasma

A small, raised bump such as a mole is called a __.

papule

Infection of the nail margins is termed __.

paronychia

__ is an infestation of lice causing itching and visible nits.

Pediculosis

Tiny red or purple hemorrhagic spots are called __ (singular petechia).

petechiae

__ is a chronic skin disorder with silvery-white scaly plaques and sharply defined borders.

Psoriasis

A hole made by a sharp, pointed object is a __ wound.

puncture

A small, pus-filled blister is termed a __.

pustule

__ is a chronic facial condition causing flushing and redness of the face, neck, and chest.

Rosacea

__ is a contagious skin disease caused by the itch mite, producing intense itching and burrows.

Scabies

Areas of skin that are excessively dry and flaky are called __.

scales

A _______is a pouch under the skin filled with sebum.

sebaceous cyst

_________ is a benign, waxy, “stuck-on” skin growth of various colors.

Seborrheic keratosis

________________ is a cancer that may appear as a firm red nodule or scaly lesion and can ulcerate.

Squamous cell carcinoma

__ is a fungal skin disease also called ringworm and classified by body location (e.g., capitis, pedis).

Tinea

A skin or mucous membrane lesion with inflammation and tissue sloughing is an __.

ulcer

A clear, fluid-filled blister smaller than a bulla is a __.

vesicle

__ is a chronic disease causing patchy loss of skin pigment and white hair streaks.

Vitiligo

A small benign skin tumor caused by HPV is a __.

wart

A temporary, itchy, elevated area with a pale center and red rim is called a __.

wheal

BCC

basal cell carcinoma

Bx, bx

biopsy

C&S

culture and sensitivity

decub

decubitus ulcer (pressure ulcer)

derm

dermatology

FH

family history

Hx

history

I&D

incision and drainage

ID

intradermal (injection)

IP

ice park

MHP

moist hot pack

IV

intravenous

MM

malignant melanoma

OTC

over the counter

PE

physical examination

SCC

squamous cell carcinoma

STM

soft tissue mobilization (massage)

SubQ, sub-Q

subcutaneous

Sx

symptoms

Tx

treatment

ung

ointment

albin/o

white

leuk/o

white

chromat/o

color

cirrh/o

yellow

xanth/o

yellow

cyan/o

blue

erythm/o

red

erythr/o

red

melan/o

black

albinism

condition of whiteness

leukorrhea

white flow or discharge

chromatic

pertaining to color

cirrhoisis

abnormal condition of yellowness

xanthoderma

yellow skin

cyanosis

abnotmal condition of blueness

erythematous

pertaining to redness

erythrocyte

red (blood) cells

melanoma

black tumor

adip/o

fat

lip/o

fat

cutane/o

skin

derm/o

skin

dermat/o

skin

cyt/o

cell

eti/o

cause

hidr/o

sweat

hydr/o

water

idi/o

unknown, peculiar

kerat/o

keratinized tissue, cornea

morph/o

shape

myc/o

fungus

necr/o

dead