Medical terminology Chapter 5

sebaceous glands

The oil-producing glands in the skin.

dermis

The middle layer of skin.

lunula

The part of the nail that is crescent-shaped, not included in the epidermis.

connective tissue

A component of the dermis that supports and binds other tissues.

keratin

A protein that nails are made of.

exocrine glands

Glands that secrete outward toward the surface of the body.

antigen

Substance that triggers the immune response, such as allergens.

Mantoux test

A test administered to suspect tuberculosis.

vesicle

A type of primary skin lesion that is a small fluid-filled sac.

crust

A type of secondary skin lesion formed from dried serum or pus.

ecchymosis

A type of vascular lesion that appears as a large bruise.

pilonidal cyst

A cyst that contains hair.

rubella

German measles, associated with a rash.

varicella

Chicken pox, associated with a rash.

rosacea

A type of vascular disorder characterized by facial redness.

cold sores

Lesions caused by herpes viruses.

seborrhea

Overproduction of sebum.

melanoma

A type of skin cancer.

autograft

A graft that uses skin from one's own body.

adip/o

Combining form for fatty.

dermat/o

Combining form for skin.

hidr/o

Combining form for sweat.

ichthy/o

Combining form for fish or scaly.

kerat/o

Combining form for horney tissue.

pil/o

Combining form for hair.

myc/o

Combining form for fungus.

melan/o

Combining form for black.

onych

Prefix pertaining to the fingernail.

acne

Skin eruptions commonly seen in teenagers.

adipose

Fatty tissue.

basal cell carcinoma

A malignant cancer of the basal layers of the epidermis.

bullae

Large blisters.

burns

Injury caused by exposure to heat, chemicals, or electricity.

fingers

Area of the body assessed for eruptions due to mites.

furuncle

Localized pus-producing infection arising from a hair follicle.

cuticle

Narrow band of epidermis surrounding the nail.

dermatoplasty

Surgical repair of skin.

diaphoresis

Excessive sweating.

ecchymosis

Large bluish-purple area on the skin.

eczema

An acute form of dermatitis.

fissure

A deep furrow or crack in the skin.

folliculitis

Inflammation of a hair follicle.

necrosis

Tissue death.

decubitus

Chronic ulcers on the skin over bony parts due to pressure.

exudate

Another term for pus.

pruritus

Itching sensation on the skin.

comedo

A blackhead.

keloid

A firm raised mass of scar tissue.

polyp

A mass that projects upward.

biopsy

Cutting of tissue for microscopic examination.

impetigo

A skin disease caused by staphylococci.

fungus

Type of infection causing athlete's foot.

foot

Location of a plantar wart.

herpes

Result of shingles.

rubeola

Another name for measles.

astringent

Agent to decrease the formation of oil on the skin.

pain

One of the sensations the skin detects.

skin

Largest body organ.

keratin

Protein filling in the dead cells of the stratum corneum.

pores

Structures through which sweat exits the skin.

epidermis

The topmost layer of skin.

melanocytes

Cells that determine skin color.

stratum germinativum

Bottom sublayer of the epidermis.

follicle

Tubular sac from which hair grows.

dermatology

The study, diagnosis, and treatment of skin disorders.

macule

A freckle, an area of discoloration.

papule

A pimple, an example of a raised skin lesion.

biopsy

Cutting of tissue for microscopic examination.

striae

Stretch marks formed from stretched collagen fibers.

antihistamines

Medication type for allergic skin rashes.

dandruff

Seborrheic dermatitis.

blackheads

Comedones.

scleroderma

Disease characterized by abnormal thickening of the skin.

sebaceous glands

Glands that produce sebum or oil.

insects

Cause of pediculosis.

Onychitis

Inflammation in the nail.

cal lus

Common noncancerous neoplasm characterized by thickened skin.

corn

A thickening of skin on the toe.

surgical procedure

Assisting with the removal of wrinkles.

curettage

The scraping of dead tissue, also known as debridement.

cauterization

Burning wounds to control bleeding.

Anti-inflammatory

Agent that decreases inflammation.

emollient

Agent that adds oils to skin.

Paronychia

Inflammation in the nail fold.

cryosurgery

Surgical procedure using liquid nitrogen.

astringent

Over-the-counter agent for oily skin.

alopecia

Documented condition for baldness.