Clinical Terminology Associated with the Integumentary System

Chapter 3

albinism

condition in which melanin is absent in the skin

basal cell carcinoma

most common type of skin cancer that mainly occurs on the face

bruise

discolored area of skin indicating an injury

cellulitis

type of bacterial skin infection

contusion

medical term for a bruise

cyanosis

bluish discoloration of the skin indicating lack of oxygen

debridement

removal of damaged tissue

diaphoresis

sweating

ecchymosis

discoloration of the skin

erythema

reddening of the skin

jaundice

yellowing of the skin

melanoma

least common but most severe type of skin cancer

pallor

paleness of the skin

pruritis

itchiness

rule of nines

method used in evaluating burn severity

squamous cell carcinoma

second most type of skin cancer involving the squamous cells of the skin

vitiligo

disorder that causes sections of the skin to lose melanin