prof 7

chapter 5

Cellulitis

An infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, characterized by tenderness, fever, and blisters.

Dermabrasion

A procedure to remove superficial scars using sandpaper or revolving wire brushes.

Dermatitis

Inflammation of the skin.

Dermatofibroma

Fibrous tumor of the skin.

Diaphoresis

Sweating.

Hidradenitis

Inflammation of a sweat gland.

Keratinocytes

Cells that manufacture and store the protein keratin.

Keratosis

Any growth of horny tissue.

Melanocyte

A cell that produces the pigment melanin.

Metastasis

The process in which cancer spreads from one part of the body to another.

Onychocryptosis

An ingrown nail.

Onychomycosis

A fungal infection of the nail.

Onychophagia

Nail-biting.

Osteomalacia

A softening of adult bones due to Vitamin D deficiency.

Paronychia

Infection of the skin around the nail.

Pruritus

Itching.

Rhytidoplasty

Excision of wrinkles of the skin.