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What is the medical term for skin?
What is the medical term for skin?
- erythr/o
- dermat/o (correct)
- hidro/o
- cutane/o (correct)
What is the medical term for rash?
What is the medical term for rash?
- rhytid/o
- urtic/o (correct)
- dermat/o
- melan/o
What does 'erythr/o' refer to?
What does 'erythr/o' refer to?
red
What is the medical term for sweat?
What is the medical term for sweat?
What does 'rhytid/o' refer to?
What does 'rhytid/o' refer to?
What does 'melan/o' stand for?
What does 'melan/o' stand for?
What does 'lip/o' mean?
What does 'lip/o' mean?
What does 'kerat/o' refer to?
What does 'kerat/o' refer to?
What is the medical term for lice?
What is the medical term for lice?
What does 'xer/o' refer to?
What does 'xer/o' refer to?
What does 'myc/o' refer to?
What does 'myc/o' refer to?
What does 'hirsut/o' mean?
What does 'hirsut/o' mean?
What is the medical term for nail?
What is the medical term for nail?
What does 'seb/o' mean?
What does 'seb/o' mean?
What condition is defined as an acute, rapidly spreading bacterial infection within the connective tissues?
What condition is defined as an acute, rapidly spreading bacterial infection within the connective tissues?
What are atypical moles that can develop into skin cancer known as?
What are atypical moles that can develop into skin cancer known as?
What is the term for the swelling of clotted blood trapped in the tissues?
What is the term for the swelling of clotted blood trapped in the tissues?
What does 'diaphoresis' refer to?
What does 'diaphoresis' refer to?
What does 'cicatrix' refer to?
What does 'cicatrix' refer to?
What is a large blister that is usually more than 0.5 cm in diameter called?
What is a large blister that is usually more than 0.5 cm in diameter called?
What does 'debridement' mean?
What does 'debridement' mean?
What is the medical term for a second-degree burn?
What is the medical term for a second-degree burn?
What is the term for small, hard skin lesions caused by the human papillomavirus commonly known as warts?
What is the term for small, hard skin lesions caused by the human papillomavirus commonly known as warts?
What is the fibrous protein found in hair, nails, and skin called?
What is the fibrous protein found in hair, nails, and skin called?
What does 'unguis' refer to?
What does 'unguis' refer to?
What are the glands that secrete sebum called?
What are the glands that secrete sebum called?
What are milk-producing sebaceous glands known as?
What are milk-producing sebaceous glands known as?
What is the layer of tissue below the epidermis called?
What is the layer of tissue below the epidermis called?
What is the condition commonly known as ingrown toenail?
What is the condition commonly known as ingrown toenail?
What condition characterized by isolated pustules that become crusted and rupture is highly contagious and commonly occurs in children?
What condition characterized by isolated pustules that become crusted and rupture is highly contagious and commonly occurs in children?
What is described as a torn or jagged wound or accidental cut wound?
What is described as a torn or jagged wound or accidental cut wound?
What is the term for skin lesions that appear to be sores that will not heal with a crusted, scaly look?
What is the term for skin lesions that appear to be sores that will not heal with a crusted, scaly look?
What condition is caused by Group A strep, also known as flesh-eating bacteria?
What condition is caused by Group A strep, also known as flesh-eating bacteria?
What disease of the skin is characterized by itching and red papules covered with silvery scales?
What disease of the skin is characterized by itching and red papules covered with silvery scales?
What is an inflammatory skin disease with possible blistering, cracking, oozing, or bleeding?
What is an inflammatory skin disease with possible blistering, cracking, oozing, or bleeding?
What is a localized collection of pus called?
What is a localized collection of pus called?
What autoimmune disorder causes the skin to become hard and swollen due to thickening of connective tissues?
What autoimmune disorder causes the skin to become hard and swollen due to thickening of connective tissues?
What does BCC stand for in the context of skin conditions?
What does BCC stand for in the context of skin conditions?
What does I&D stand for in medical procedures?
What does I&D stand for in medical procedures?
What does SLE stand for in relation to skin conditions?
What does SLE stand for in relation to skin conditions?
What does MM stand for?
What does MM stand for?
What does SCC refer to?
What does SCC refer to?
What are small knot-like swellings of granulation tissue in the epidermis known as?
What are small knot-like swellings of granulation tissue in the epidermis known as?
What is an infestation of lice called?
What is an infestation of lice called?
What is any redness of the skin due to dilated capillaries referred to?
What is any redness of the skin due to dilated capillaries referred to?
What are flakes or dry patches made up of excess dead epidermal cells known as?
What are flakes or dry patches made up of excess dead epidermal cells known as?
What is a cluster of connected boils called?
What is a cluster of connected boils called?
What does purulent mean?
What does purulent mean?
What is a fungal infection of the nail called?
What is a fungal infection of the nail called?
What is the tissue death followed by bacterial invasion and putrefaction known as?
What is the tissue death followed by bacterial invasion and putrefaction known as?
What genetic deficiency results in the absence of pigment in the skin and hair?
What genetic deficiency results in the absence of pigment in the skin and hair?
What are itchy wheals caused by an allergic reaction commonly known as?
What are itchy wheals caused by an allergic reaction commonly known as?
What is the surgical removal of excess skin for the elimination of wrinkles called?
What is the surgical removal of excess skin for the elimination of wrinkles called?
What is the term for a fungal infection of the nail?
What is the term for a fungal infection of the nail?
What is an inflammation of the hair follicles especially common on the limbs and in the beard of men?
What is an inflammation of the hair follicles especially common on the limbs and in the beard of men?
What is commonly known as itching and associated with most forms of dermatitis?
What is commonly known as itching and associated with most forms of dermatitis?
What is a group of hereditary disorders characterized by dry, thickened, and scaly skin called?
What is a group of hereditary disorders characterized by dry, thickened, and scaly skin called?
What is a precancerous skin growth that occurs on sun-damaged skin known as?
What is a precancerous skin growth that occurs on sun-damaged skin known as?
What are small, benign, flesh-colored or light-brown polyps that hang from the body by fine stalks called?
What are small, benign, flesh-colored or light-brown polyps that hang from the body by fine stalks called?
What causes the raised areas of skin known as goosebumps?
What causes the raised areas of skin known as goosebumps?
What is any skin growth known as?
What is any skin growth known as?
What is also known as painful fat syndrome and affects mostly women?
What is also known as painful fat syndrome and affects mostly women?
What is the treatment for spider veins called?
What is the treatment for spider veins called?
What is a genetic deficiency or absence of pigment in the skin, hair, and eyes called?
What is a genetic deficiency or absence of pigment in the skin, hair, and eyes called?
What is a collection of clotted blood formed beneath the nail usually due to an injury called?
What is a collection of clotted blood formed beneath the nail usually due to an injury called?
What is an injury where superficial layers of skin are scraped off called?
What is an injury where superficial layers of skin are scraped off called?
What are very small, pinpoint hemorrhages under the skin sometimes a result of a high fever called?
What are very small, pinpoint hemorrhages under the skin sometimes a result of a high fever called?
What is a skin infection caused by an infestation of itch mites known as?
What is a skin infection caused by an infestation of itch mites known as?
What is a surgical technique to treat skin cancer where layers of cancerous tissue are removed and examined?
What is a surgical technique to treat skin cancer where layers of cancerous tissue are removed and examined?
What is the surgical reduction of the upper and lower eyelids by removing excess fat, skin, and muscle known as?
What is the surgical reduction of the upper and lower eyelids by removing excess fat, skin, and muscle known as?
What is a closed pocket containing pus caused by a bacterial infection called?
What is a closed pocket containing pus caused by a bacterial infection called?
What is also known as night sweats?
What is also known as night sweats?
What is an acute infection of the fold of skin around a nail called?
What is an acute infection of the fold of skin around a nail called?
What happens when a sebum plug is exposed to air and oxidizes?
What happens when a sebum plug is exposed to air and oxidizes?
What is a skin disorder characterized by flare-ups of red papules covered with silvery scales?
What is a skin disorder characterized by flare-ups of red papules covered with silvery scales?
What is a malformation of the nail known as?
What is a malformation of the nail known as?
What is a small, dark, skin growth developed from melanocytes in the skin called?
What is a small, dark, skin growth developed from melanocytes in the skin called?
What is the abnormal softening of the nails called?
What is the abnormal softening of the nails called?
What is the abnormal condition resulting in diminished flow of perspiration called?
What is the abnormal condition resulting in diminished flow of perspiration called?
What is the plastic surgery procedure to change the shape or size of the nose known as?
What is the plastic surgery procedure to change the shape or size of the nose known as?
What is a tumor arising from the nail bed called?
What is a tumor arising from the nail bed called?
What does melanopathy refer to?
What does melanopathy refer to?
What is the surgical removal of fingernail or toenail called?
What is the surgical removal of fingernail or toenail called?
What is the absence of fingernails or toenails known as?
What is the absence of fingernails or toenails known as?
What does dermapathy refer to?
What does dermapathy refer to?
What is any disease caused by a fungus known as?
What is any disease caused by a fungus known as?
What is an excess of melanin present in an area of inflammation of the skin called?
What is an excess of melanin present in an area of inflammation of the skin called?
Study Notes
Integumentary System Terminology
- Cutane/o: Refers to skin.
- Urtic/o: Represents rash.
- Erythr/o: Indicates the color red.
- Hidr/o: Relates to sweat.
- Rhytid/o: Denotes wrinkles.
- Melan/o: Signifies black or dark pigment.
- Lip/o: Pertains to fat or lipids.
- Kerat/o: Refers to horny or hard tissue.
- Pedicul/o: Denotes lice.
- Dermat/o: Another term for skin.
- Xer/o: Represents dryness.
- Myc/o: Relates to fungus.
- Hirsut/o: Describes hairy or rough texture.
- Onych/o: Pertains to nails.
- Seb/o: Refers to sebum.
Skin Conditions and Treatments
- Cellulitis: Acute bacterial infection in connective tissues.
- Dysplastic nevi: Atypical moles that may lead to skin cancer.
- Alopecia areata: Autoimmune disorder causing bald patches.
- Hematoma: Swelling of clotted blood in tissues.
- Diaphoresis: Excessive sweating.
- Cicatrix: Normal scar from healed wounds.
- Bulla: Large blister over 0.5 cm in diameter.
- Debridement: Removal of debris from a wound.
- Second-degree burn: Affects epidermis and dermis with blisters.
- Verrucae: Warts caused by human papillomavirus.
Skin Structures and Their Functions
- Keratin: Fibrous protein in hair, nails, and skin.
- Sebaceous glands: Glands that secrete sebum.
- Mammary glands: Specialized glands producing milk.
- Dermis: Tissue layer beneath the epidermis.
- Unguis: Refers to fingernails or toenails.
Common Skin Infections and Disorders
- Impetigo: Contagious bacterial skin infection in children.
- Laceration: Accidental torn or jagged wound.
- Squamous cell carcinoma: Begins as lesions that may not heal easily.
- Necrotizing fasciitis: Flesh-eating infection caused by Group A strep.
- Psoriasis: Disease characterized by red, silvery-scaled patches.
Other Abnormal Skin Conditions
- Eczema: Inflammatory condition causing blistering and oozing.
- Abscess: Localized pus collection from infection.
- Onychomycosis: Fungal nail infection.
- Gangrene: Tissue death followed by bacterial invasion.
- Albinism: Genetic pigment absence in skin and hair.
Surgical Procedures and Management
- Mohs' Surgery: Layered removal of cancerous skin tissue.
- Blepharoplasty: Surgical reduction of eyelids.
- Sclerotherapy: Treatment for spider veins.
- Rhytidectomy: Surgical removal of excess skin to eliminate wrinkles.
- Onychectomy: Removal of fingernails or toenails.
Additional Terms and Definitions
- Prurit/us: Itching associated with dermatitis.
- Ichthyosis: Hereditary condition leading to scaly skin.
- Actinic keratosis: Precancerous growth on sun-damaged skin.
- Skin tag: Benign polyps that may enlarge with age.
- Scabies: Infection caused by itch mites.
Skin Growths and Changes
- Comedo: Formed when sebum is exposed to air and oxidizes.
- Keratosis: Overgrowth and thickening of skin.
- Koilonychia: Malformation of the nail (spoon nail).
- Nevus: Dark skin growth or mole.
- Onychomalacia: Abnormal softening of nails.
Sundry Conditions and Symptoms
- Hypohidrosis: Reduced perspiration flow.
- Sleep hyperhidrosis: Also known as night sweats.
- Petechiae: Tiny pinpoint hemorrhages under the skin.
- Scales: Flakes of dry, dead skin.
- Carbuncle: Cluster of connected boils.
Summary
- The integumentary system encompasses skin, hair, nails, and associated glands.
- Various prefixes and suffixes help denote specific conditions or structures related to this system.
- Knowledge of terminology is crucial for understanding skin diseases, their treatments, and surgical options.
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