Med Term HINF 3316 Test 2

Medical Terminology flashcards based on Chapter 5 to Chapter 7

Androgen

Androgen

Generic term for an agent which stimulates the development of male characteristics

Ductuble

Very small duct

Synthesize

Putting simple compounds or elements together to form complex substance.

adip/o, lip/o, steat/o

fat

cutane/o, dermat/o, derm/o

skin

hidr/o, sudor/o

sweat

ichthy/o

dry, scaly

kerat/o

horny tissue; hard; cornea

myc/o

fungus

onych/o, ungu/o

nail

pil/o, trich/o

hair

scler/o

hardening; sclera (white of eyes)

seb/o

sebum, sebaceous

squam/o

scale

xen/o

foreign

xer/o

dry

-derma

skin

abscess

Localized collection of pus at the site of an infection

acne

Inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles of the skin with lesions that include blackheads, inflammatory papules, pustules, nodules, and cysts.

Alopecia

Partial or complete loss of hair resulting from normal aging, an endocrine disorder, a drug reaction, anticancer medication, or a skin disease

Bowen Disease

Very early form of skin cancer that is easily curable and characterized by a red, scaly patch.

Cellulitis

Diffuse, acute infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

Chloasma

Pigmentary skin discoloration usually occurs in yellowish-brown patches or spots.

Comedo

Typical small skin lesion of acne vulgaris caused by accumulation of keratin, bacteria, and dried sebum plugging an excretory duct of skin

Decubitus Ulcer

An inflammation, sore, or skin deterioration caused by prolonged pressure from lying in one position that prevents blood flow to the tissues

ecchymosis

Skin discoloration consisting of a large, irregularly formed hemorrhagic area with colors changing from bluish black to greenish brown or yellow: bruise

Eczema

A chronic inflammatory skin condition that is characterized by erythema, papules, vesicles, pustules, scales, crusts, and scabs and accompanied by intense itching

erythema

Redness of the skin caused by swelling of the capillaries

eschar

Dead matter that is sloughed off from the surface of the skin, especially after a burn

impetigo

Bacterial skin infection characterized by isolated pustules which become crusted and rupture

keratosis

Thickened area of epidermis or any horny growth on the skin

lentigo

Small brown macules that appear with sun exposure, usually found in middle to older aged person

pallor

Unnatural paleness or absence of color in the skin

pediculosis

Infestation with lice, transmitted by personal contact or common use of brushes, combs, or headgear

petechia

Minute, pinpoint hemorrhage under the skin

BCC

Basal Cell Carcinoma

TNM

Tumor-node-metastasis

TBSA

total body surface area

SCCA

Squamous cell carcinoma antigen

C&S

culture and sensitivity

CA

Cancer; chronological age; cardiac arrest

FS

frozen section

ID

intradermal

IMP

impression ( similar to diagnosis)

IV

intravenous

ung

ointment

XP, XDP

Xeroderma pigmentosum

pruritus

Intense itching

psoriasis

Chronic skin disease is characterized by itchy red patches covered by thick, dry, silvery scales and caused by excessive development of the basal layer of the epidermis

purpura

Any of several bleeding disorders characterized by hemorrhage into the tissues, particularly beneath the skin or mucous membranes, producing ecchymoses or petechiae

scabies

Contagious skin disease transmitted by the itch mite, commonly through sexual contact

tinea

Fungal skin infection whose name commonly indicates the body part affected (ringworm)

urticaria

An allergic reaction of the skin characterized by the eruption of pale red, elevated patches known as wheals or hives

verrucae

Epidermal growth caused by a virus; warts

Vitiligo

Loss of skin pigmentation in certain areas. Usually milk-white patches

Allergy Skin Test

Any test in which a suspected allergen or sensitizer is applied to or injected into the skin to determine the patient’s sensitivity to it.

Intradermal

Skin test that identifies suspected allergens by injecting small amounts of extracts of suspected allergens in the fatty tissue and observing the skin for a subsequent reaction.

Patch

Skin test that identifies allergic contact dermatitis by applying a suspected allergen to a patch, taped on the forearm, and observing the area 24 hours later for an allergic response.

Scratch

Skin test that identifies suspected allergies by placing a small quantity of the suspected allergen on a lightly scratched area of the skin. Also known as the puncture test or the prick test.

biopsy ( Bx, bx)

Representative tissue sample removed from a body site for microscopic examination

Frozen Section (FS)

Ultrathin slice of tissue from a frozen specimen for immediate pathological examination.

Needle

Removal of a small tissue sample for examination using a hollow needle, usually attached to a syringe.

Punch

Removal of a small core of tissue using a hollow punch.

Shave

Removal of elevated lesions using a surgical blade.

Mohs

Procedure that involves progressive removal and examination of layers of cancer-containing skin until only cancer-free tissue remains; also called micrographic surgery.

Skin graft

Transplantation of healthy tissue to an injured site.

Allograft

Transplantation of healthy tissue from one person to another person; also known homograft.

Autograft

Transplantation of healthy tissue from one site to another site in the same individual.

Synthetic

Transplantation of artificial skin produced from collagen fibers arranged in a lattice pattern.

Xenograft

Transplantation ( dermis only) from a foreign donor ( usually pig) and transferred to a human; also called heterograft.

Chemical Peel

Chemical removal of the outer layers of skin to treat acne scarring and general keratoses; also known as chemabrasion

Cryosurgery

Use of subfreezing temperature to destroy or eliminate abnormal tissue, such as tumors, warts, and unwanted, cancerous, or infected tissue.

Debridement

Removal of necrotized tissue from a wound by surgical excision, enzymes, or chemical agents.

Dermabrasion

Rubbing (abrasion) using wire brushes or sandpaper to mechanically scrape away (abrade) the epidermis.

Fulguration

Tissue destruction by means of high-frequency electric current; also called electrodesiccation

Photodynamic Therapy (PDT)

Procedure in which cells selectively treated with an agent called a photosensitizer are exposed to light to produce a reaction that destroys the cells.

Bilirubin

Orange-yellow pigment formed during the destruction of erythrocytes that is taken up by liver cells and eventually excreted in the feces.

Bolus

Mass of masticated food ready for swallowing.

Sphincter

Circular band of muscle fibers that constricts a passage or closes a natural opening of the body.

gloss/o and lingu/o

Tongue

bucc/o

cheek

cheil/o, labi/o

lip

dent/o, odont/o

teeth

gingiv/o

gum(s)

sial/o

saliva, salivary gland

esophag/o

esophagus

pharyng/o

pharynx

pylor/o

pylorus

duoden/o

duodenum

enter/o

intestine (Usually small)

jejun/o

jejunum

ile/o

ileum

append/o, appendic/o

appendix

col/o, colon/o

colon

sigmoid/o

sigmoid colon

rect/o

rectum

proct/o

anus, rectum

an/o

anus

hepat/o

liver

pancreat/o

pancreas