Medical Terminology Chapter 12: Skin

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Match the following medical terms with their definitions:

Cutane/o = Skin Urtic/o = Rash Erythr/o = Red Hidr/o = Sweat Rhytid/o = Wrinkle

What does 'cutane/o' mean?

skin

What does 'urtic/o' mean?

rash

What does 'erythr/o' refer to?

red Signup and view all the answers

What does 'hidr/o' signify?

sweat Signup and view all the answers

What does 'rhytid/o' refer to?

wrinkle Signup and view all the answers

What does 'melan/o' indicate?

black, dark Signup and view all the answers

What does 'lip/o' mean?

fat, lipid Signup and view all the answers

What does 'kerat/o' denote?

horny, hard Signup and view all the answers

What does 'pedicul/o' refer to?

lice Signup and view all the answers

What does 'dermat/o' mean?

skin Signup and view all the answers

What does 'xer/o' signify?

dry Signup and view all the answers

What does 'myc/o' refer to?

fungus Signup and view all the answers

What does 'hirsut/o' mean?

hairy, rough Signup and view all the answers

What does 'onych/o' indicate?

nail Signup and view all the answers

What does 'seb/o' signify?

sebum Signup and view all the answers

What is cellulitis?

An acute, rapidly spreading bacterial infection within the connective tissues. Signup and view all the answers

What are dysplastic nevi?

Atypical moles that can develop into skin cancer. Signup and view all the answers

What is alopecia areata?

The autoimmune disorder in which there are well-defined bald areas. Signup and view all the answers

What is a hematoma?

A swelling of clotted blood trapped in the tissues. Signup and view all the answers

What does diaphoresis mean?

Profuse sweating. Signup and view all the answers

What is a cicatrix?

A normal scar resulting from the healing of a wound. Signup and view all the answers

What is a bulla?

A large blister that is usually more than 0.5 cm in diameter. Signup and view all the answers

What does debridement mean?

The removal of dirt, foreign objects, damaged tissue, and cellular debris from a wound. Signup and view all the answers

What is a second-degree burn?

A burn that has blisters plus damage only to the epidermis and dermis. Signup and view all the answers

What are verrucae?

Commonly known as warts, small hard skin lesions caused by the human papillomavirus. Signup and view all the answers

What is keratin?

Fibrous protein found in hair, nails, and skin. Signup and view all the answers

What is unguis?

Fingernail or toenail. Signup and view all the answers

What are sebaceous glands?

Glands secreting sebum. Signup and view all the answers

What are mammary glands?

Milk-producing glands. Signup and view all the answers

What is onychocryptosis?

The medical term for the condition commonly known as an ingrown toenail. Signup and view all the answers

What is impetigo?

The bacterial skin infection characterized by isolated pustules that become crusted and rupture. Signup and view all the answers

What is a laceration?

A torn or jagged wound or an accidental cut wound. Signup and view all the answers

What is basal cell carcinoma?

A type of skin cancer that typically bleeds easily. Signup and view all the answers

What is necrotizing fasciitis?

Group A strep, also known as flesh-eating bacteria, causes this condition. Signup and view all the answers

What is psoriasis?

A disease of the skin characterized by itching and by red papules covered with silvery scales. Signup and view all the answers

What is eczema?

An inflammatory skin disease with possible blistering, cracking, oozing, or bleeding. Signup and view all the answers

What is an abscess?

A localized collection of pus. Signup and view all the answers

What is onychia?

An inflammation of the nail bed that usually results in the loss of the nail. Signup and view all the answers

What is scleroderma?

An autoimmune disorder in which the connective tissues become thickened and hardened. Signup and view all the answers

What does BCC stand for?

Basal cell carcinoma Signup and view all the answers

What does I & D signify?

Incision and drainage or irrigation and debridement. Signup and view all the answers

What does SLE stand for?

Systemic lupus erythematosus Signup and view all the answers

What does MM stand for?

Malignant melanoma Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Medical Terminology: Integumentary System

Cutane/o - Refers to skin; a primary component of the integumentary system.
Urtic/o - Signifies rash; often associated with allergic skin reactions.
Erythr/o - Means red; commonly used to describe conditions involving redness of the skin.
Hidr/o - Relates to sweat; pertinent in discussions of sweat glands and perspiration.
Rhytid/o - Indicates wrinkle; frequently encountered in cosmetic dermatology.
Melan/o - Refers to black or dark; associated with pigmentation in skin and disorders such as melanoma.
Lip/o - Means fat or lipid; important in discussions of adipose tissue and associated conditions.
Kerat/o - Refers to horny or hard; associated with keratin, a key protein in skin, hair, and nails.
Pedicul/o - Pertains to lice; relevant in discussions of parasitic infections of the skin.
Dermat/o - Means skin; a foundational term in dermatology.
Xer/o - Indicates dry; often used to describe dry skin conditions.
Myc/o - Refers to fungus; relevant in fungal skin infections.
Hirsut/o - Means hairy or rough; often related to excessive hair growth disorders.
Onych/o - Pertains to nails; terms including onychomycosis describe nail conditions.
Seb/o - Indicates sebum; relevant for discussing sebaceous glands and oil production.

Conditions and Concepts

Cellulitis - Acute, rapidly spreading bacterial infection within the connective tissues.
Dysplastic Nevi - Atypical moles that have potential to develop into skin cancer.
Alopecia Areata - Autoimmune disorder characterized by well-defined bald areas.
Hematoma - Swelling of clotted blood trapped within tissues.
Diaphoresis - Refers to profuse sweating; often relevant in heat exhaustion or other conditions.
Cicatrix - A normal scar that forms during the healing process of a wound.
Bulla - A large blister, defined as having a diameter greater than 0.5 cm.
Debridement - The process of removing foreign material and dead tissue from a wound.
Second-degree Burn - Characterized by blisters and damage affecting the epidermis and dermis.
Verrucae - Commonly known as warts, caused by human papillomavirus.

Structures

Keratin - A fibrous protein found in hair, nails, and the outer layer of skin; important for structural integrity.
Unguis - Refers to fingernails or toenails; vital for protection and sensations.
Sebaceous Glands - Glands that secrete sebum, playing a role in keeping skin moisturized.
Mammary Glands - Milk-producing glands important for lactation.
Dermis - The layer of skin located below the epidermis; contains connective tissues, blood vessels, and nerves.

Medical Terms and Disease States

Onychocryptosis - The medical term for an ingrown toenail.
Impetigo - Highly contagious bacterial skin infection characterized by pustules that crust and rupture; common in children.
Laceration - A torn or jagged wound; also known as an accidental cut.
Basal Cell Carcinoma - A type of skin cancer that often results in lesions that bleed easily.
Necrotizing Fasciitis - Often referred to as flesh-eating bacteria, known for rapidly destroying soft tissue.
Psoriasis - A chronic skin condition characterized by red papules covered with silvery scales and itching.
Eczema - An inflammatory skin disease characterized by blistering, cracking, oozing, or bleeding skin.
Abscess - A localized collection of pus formed within tissues.
Onychia - Inflammation of the nail bed, often leading to loss of the nail.
Scleroderma - An autoimmune disorder causing thickening and hardening of connective tissues, affecting skin texture.

Abbreviations

BCC - Basal Cell Carcinoma.
I & D - Incision and drainage, or irrigation and debridement.
SLE - Systemic lupus erythematosus.
MM - Malignant melanoma.

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Test your knowledge of medical terminology related to the integumentary system in this learning exercise. From word parts to definitions, these flashcards will help you master the vocabulary associated with the skin. Perfect for students of medical terminology or anyone interested in healthcare.