medical terminology - integumentary

What is the function of the integumentary system?

Protection, temperature regulation, and vitamin D synthesis

What layer is the epidermis

outer layer

what is the function of the epidermis

provides protection and has no blood vessels

what layer is the dermis

the middle layer, and contains hair, blood vessels, nerves, and glands

what layer is the hypodermis (subcutaneous)

it is the deepest layer below the dermis

what is the function of the hypodermis

provides insulation and cushioning, as it contains fat and connective tissue

kerat / o

keratin

what does keratin do

provides strength and protection and is found in hair, skin, and nails

trich / o

hair

onych / o or ungu / o

nails

seb / o

sebaceous glands

hidr /o o

sudoriferous glands

what things are contained in the dermis

blood vessels, nerve endings, hair follicles, sebaceous and sudoriferous glands

aden / o

gland

rhytid / o

wrinkle

scler / o

hard

strept / o

twisted chains

xer / o

dry

ectomy

surgical removal

osis

abnormal condition

malacia

softening

plasty

surgical repair

rrhea

flow or discharge

dermatitis

inflammation of the skin

hydradentitis

inflammation of sweat glands

keratosis

abnormal condition of hardening (extra keratin)

onychocryptosis

ingrown nail

onychomycosis

fungal infection of the nail

paronychia

infection around the nail

pachyderma

thickened skin

seborrhea

excess discharge of oil

XanthomaYellowish

growth or deposit in the skin

carbuncle

cluster or interconnected boils

cellulitis

bacterial infection of the skin

furuncle

infection of a hair follicle (boil) filled with pus

impedigo

highly contagious skin infection, crusted sores

MRSA

caused by staphlococcus, resistant to many antibiotics

paronychia

infection around the nail fold

candidiasis

fungal infection caused by yeast

tinea

fungal infection of the skin (ringworm)

scabies

contagious infestation caused by mites

pediculosisn

lice

fever blister

herpes

shingles

viral infection caused by reactivation of the varicella- zoster virus

dermatoplasty

surgical repair of the skin

rhytidectomy

removal of wrinkles (face lift)

Erythroderma

redness of the skin

Percutaneous

through the skin

subungual

under the nail

diaphoresis

excessive sweating

ecchymosis

large bruise caused by bleeding under the skin

induration

hardening of the skin

petechiae

small pinpoint red or purple spots caused by bleeding under the skin

pallor

pale skin color

pruritis

itching

purpura

purple discoloration caused by bleeding under the skin

verruca

wart

wheal

temporary bump that itches (hive)

macule

flat discolored spot on the skin

papule

small, solid raised lesion

vesicle

small fluid filled blister