Integumentary System - Objective Terms

localized/local rash

rash confined to one area

generalized

rash spread to other areas

pustule

pus-filled blister

first-degree burn

Superficial burns through only the epidermis.

second-degree burn

deeper burn that involves the epidermis and dermis

third-degree burn

burn that reaches subcutaneous tissue

fourth-degree burn

burn that involves underlying tissues like bone, muscle, or fascia

nevus

mole

verruca

wart

culture and sensitivity (C&S)

a process that involves taking a sample of the substance to determine the pathogen and medication to kill it

biopsy (Bx)

removal of tissue sample to determine the cause of an abnormality