Lafleur exploring medical language chapter 4: Integumentary System

Epidermis

outer layer of skin

keratin

scleroprotien component of the horny, or cornfield, layer of the epidermis. It is also contained in the hair and nails.

melanin

Color or pigmentation of the skin.

dermis

inner layer of skin (also called the true skin)

sudoriferous/sweat glands

tiny coiled, tubular structures that emerged through pores on the skin surface and Secrete Sweat

sebaceous glands

secrete sebum (oil) into the hair follicles, the where the hair shafts pass through the dermis

hair

compressed, keratinized cells that arise from hair follicles, the sacs that enclose the hair fibers.

nails

Originate in the epidermis. Nails are found on the upper surface of the ends of the fingers and toes. The white area at the base the nail is called the Lunula, or moon

cutane/o, derm/o, dermat/o

skin

hidr/o

sweat

kerat/o

horny tissue, hard

kerat/o is also used to refer to the cornea of the eye chap 12

onych/o, ungu/o

nail

seb/o

sebum (oil)

trich/o

hair

aut/o

self

coni/o

dust

bi/o

life

crypt/o

hidden

heter/o

other

myc/o

fungus

necr/o

death (cells,body)

pachy/o

thick

rhytid/o

wrinkles

staphyl/o

grape like clusters

strept/o

twisted chains

xer/o

dry

Epi-

On upon over

Intra-

Within

Para-

Beside Beyond around abnormal

Per-

Through

Sub-

Under below

Trans-

Through across Beyond

-a

Noun suffix no meaning

-cococus, -cocci

Berry shaped from of bacterium

-ectomy

Excision or surgical removal

-ia

Disease or abnormal State condition of

-itis

Inflammation

-malacia

Softening

-opsy

Viewing of viewing

-phagia

Eating or swallowing

-plasty

surgical repair

-rrhea

Flow discharge

-tome

Instrument used to cut

Dermatitis

Inflammation of the skin

Dermatofibroma

fibrous tumor of the skin

Hidradenitis

Inflammation of the sweat glands

Leiodermia

Condition of smooth skin

Onychocryposis

Abnormal condition of a hidden nail (ingrown nail)

Onychomalicia

Softening of the nails

Abrasion

Scraping away of the skin by mechanical process or injury

Abscess

Localized collection of pus

is derived from the Latin ab, meaning from, and cedo, meaning to go. The tissue dies and goes away, with the pus replacing it.

Acne

Inflammatory disease of the skin involving the sebaceous glands and the hair follicles

Actinic keratosis

Pre-cancerous skin condition of horny tissue formation that results from excessive exposure to sunlight it may involve into a squamous cell carcinoma

Congenital hereditary condition characterized by a partial or total lack of pigment in the skin hair and eyes

Albinism

Basal cell carcinoma (BCC)

malignant epithelial tumor arising from the bottom layer of the epidermis called the basal layer; it seldom metastasizes, but invades local tissue and may recur in the same location. Common in individuals who have had excessive sun exposure.

Candidiasis

Infection of the skin mouth (also called thrush) or vagina caused by the yeast type fungus candida albicans. candidiasis normally present in the mucous membranes, overgrowth causes an infection. esophagus candida they cyst is often seen in patients with AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome)

Carbuncle

bacterial infection of skin and subcutaneous tissue composed of a cluster of boils (furuncles, see below) caused by staphylococcal bacteria

Contusion

Injury with no break in the skin characterized by pain swelling and discoloration also called bruise

Eczema

Non infections inflammatory skin disease characterized by redness blisters scabs and itching

Fissure

Slit or crack like sore in the skin

painful skin not caused by staphyl Loco call that area of the hair follicle also called and boil

Furnicle

Gangrene

Death of tissue caused by loss of blood supply followed by bacterial Invasion a form of neurosis

Herpes

is derived from the Greek herpo, meaning to creep along. It is descriptive of the course and type of skin lesion.

Inflammatory skin disease caused by herpes virus characterized by small blisters in clusters many type of herpes it exists herpes simplex for example causes fever blisters herpes zoster also called shingles is characterized by painful skin eruptions that follow nerves inflamed by the virus

impetigo

Superficial skin infection characterized by puzzles and caused by either staphylococci or streptococci

Infection

Invasion of pathogens in body tissue and acute infection May remain localized if the body's defense mechanisms are effective or may persist to become subu kit or chronic a system infection occurs when the pathogen causing a local infection gains access to the vascular or lymphatic system it becomes this men disseminated throughout the body

Kaposi sarcoma

Cancerous condition starting as a purple or brown pup pools on the lower extremities that spreads through the skin to the lymph nodes and internal organs frequently seen with AIDS

Invasion of the Body tissue by methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus a strain of common factor bacteria that is develop resistance to Metals listen and other antibiotics it can produce skin and soft tissue infections and sometimes bloodstream infections and phenomena which can be fatal if not treated MRSA is quite common in hospitals and long-term care facilities but is increasingly emerging as an important infection in the general population

MRSA infection (MRSA)

MRSA infection (MRSA)

methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus

Pediculosis

Invasion into the skin and hair by lice

Psoriasis

Chronic skin condition producing red lesions covered by silvery scales

Rosacea

Chronic disorder of the skin that produces erythema, papulles, and broken blood vessels usually occurring on the central area of the face in people older than 30 years old it is also called acne rosacea

Scabies

Skin infection caused by the itch mite characterized by a papule eruptions that are caused by a female during into the hour outer layer of the skin and laying eggs this is a condition that is accompanied by a severe itching

Scleroderma

Disease characterized by a chronic hardening (induration) of the connective tissue of the skin and other body organs

Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC)

malignant growth developing from scalelike epithelial tissue of the surface layer of the epidermis; it invades local tissue and may metastasize. While most commonly appearing on the skin, SCC can occur in other parts of the body including the mouth, lips, and genitals. The most frequent cause is chronic exposure to sunlight.

systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)

chronic inflammatory disease involving the skin joints kidneys and nervous system. The autoimmune disease is characterized as by periods of remission and exacerbation it may also affect the other organs

tinea

fungal infection of the skin, The fungi may infect keratin of the skin, hair and nails. Infections are classified by body regions such as tinea capitis (scalp) tinea Coriolis (body) and tinea capitis (foot). Tinea in general is also called ringworm and tinea pedis spcifically is also called athletes foot

Urticaria

Itchy skin eruption composed of the wheels and individual have a varying size sizes and shapes Indio Pathak Yura Taqueria and sometimes associated with infections and with Allard allergic reactions to food medicine and other agents your tackeria reaction can include swelling of the Airways that can be medical emergency other causes including internal disease physical stimuli and genetic disorders also called hives

Vitiligo

White patches of the skin caused by the destruction of melanocytes associated with autoimmune disorders

abscess

Is a localized collection puss

chronic skin condition characterized by Red lesions covered by silvery scales

Pediculosis

An inflammatory skin disease caused by a virus and characterized by small blisters in clusters is called?

Herpes

Pediculosis

is the name given to the invasion of the skin and hair by lice

Squamous cell

A malignant growth that develops from scale like epithelial tissue is known as blank blank carcinoma

Cellulitis

Inflammation of the skin and subcutaneous tissue caused by infection characterized by redness swelling and fever is called

Impetigo

Is the name given to a superficial skin infection characterized by pustules and caused by either staffylococci or streptococci

Basal cell

An epithelial tumor commonly found on the face of individuals who have had excessive sun exposure is blank blank carcinoma

Epidermal

Pertaining to upon the skin

Erythroderma

Redskin abnormal redness of the skin

Hypothermic

Pertaining to under the skin

Intradermal ID

Pertaining to within the skin

Keratogenic

Originating in horny tissue

Necrosis

Abnormal condition of death cells and tissue die because of disease

Percutaneous

Pertaining to through the skin

Staphylococcus (pl. staffylococci) (abb:staph)

Berry shaped bacteria in grape-like clusters these bacteria cause many skin diseases

Streptococcus(pl. streptococci) (abb: strep)

Berry shaped bacterium is Twisted chains

Subcutaneous (abb: subcut)

Pertaining to underneath the skin

Transdermal (abb: TD)

Pertaining to through the skin

Ungual

Pertaining to the nail

Xanthoderma

Yellow skin also called jaundice

Alopecia

Loss of hair