Midterms - Integumentary System (Terms and Examples)

integumentary system

it is composed of the skin wherein it covers mostly the entire body

skin

largest organ of the body

34 pounds

weight of the skin

hair, nails, oil glands and sweat glands

What are the accessory structures of the integumentary system?

Melanoma

A type of cancer that develops from melanocytes, the pigment-producing cells of the skin, which can also occur in the eyes and other parts of the body.

Keratosis

A non-cancerous skin growth that appears as a rough, scaly patch on the skin, often caused by excessive exposure to the sun.

Cyanosis

A bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes due to inadequate oxygenation of the blood; Bluish discoloration of the skin

Cutaneous

Relating to or affecting the skin.

Sudoriferous

Relating to or producing sweat.

Dermatitis

An inflammation of the skin, which can be caused by a variety of factors including irritants, allergens, infections, and autoimmune disorders.

Xanthoderma

A yellow discoloration of the skin, typically caused by an accumulation of yellow pigment in the skin cells.

Albinism

A genetic disorder characterized by a lack of melanin production, which results in little or no color in the skin, hair, and eyes; Absence of pigment of the skin, hair and eyes

Leukoderma

A skin disorder characterized by loss of skin pigmentation resulting in white patches on the skin.

Melanoma

A type of skin cancer that originates in the melanocytes, the pigment-producing cells of the skin.

Abscess

Localized collection of pus in a body part

Acne

Inflammatory papular and pustular eruption of the skin

Alopecia

Loss of hair; baldness

Comedo

Blackhead

Cyst

Closed sac or pouch under the skin

Diaphoresis

Perspiration

Ecchymosis

Purple patch more than 3 mm in diameter caused by blood under the skin

Erythema

Skin redness

Hyperhidrosis

Profuse sweating

Ichthyosis

Abnormally dry and scaly skin

Impetigo

Inflammatory skin disease with pustules that rupture and become crusted

Keloid

Overgrowth of scar tissue

Macule

Birthmark / Freckles

Nevus

Mole

Nodule

Small node or circumscribed swelling

Petechiae

Tiny hemorrhagic spot on the skin less than 3 mm

Polyp

A mass of tissue that bulges outward from the skin’s surface

Pustule

Circumscribed elevation of the skin containing pus

Scabies

Contagious infection caused by a mite

Urticaria

Hives; allergic reaction of skin characterized by eruption of pale, elevated patches

Vitiligo

Localized loss of skin pigmentation characterized by milk-white patches.