intrgumentery system term list

med term

albinism

An inherited condition that prevents the normal production of melanin..

alopecia

hair loss that results from genetics, normal aging, illness or medication.

antipruritic

a drug reveals itching

autograft

the surgical transfer of tissue from one part to another part of the same body

basal layer

the deepest layer of the epidermis,spreads,matacious

cicatrix

a scar left by a healed wound

collagen

a fibrous protein found in skin,bone,cartilage,tendons, and ligaments.

cryogurgery

abnormal tissues destroy by extreme cold

curettage

remove dead tissue from wombs by scraping.

cyanosis

blue or purple discoloration caused by decreased circulation of oxygen

dermis

middle layer,hair follicule,known as corium

ecchymosis

black and blue or  purpulish bruise caused by ruptured blood vessels beneah the the skin

epidermis

outermost layer of the skin

epithelial tissue

covering the surface of the body, lines the internal organs and cavities.

gangrene

necrosis of tissues; due to loss of blood supply followed by bacterial infection

gland

a cell, or groups, of cells, that secrets substances within or out of the body.

keloid

abnormally raised thickened scar.

keratin

a fibrous,water repellent protein found in skin,hair and nails

lipocytes

cells that manufacture and store fat.

lunula

half moon, white area at the proximal end of the nail