Yellow Mod Ch 5 Terms
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OceanicBlueEyes on September 14, 2011
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 skin | derm/o |
| red | erythr/o |
| tissue | hist/o |
| epidermis | outter layer of skin |
| scar | cicatrix |
| Keratin | hard protein |
| Keloid | abnormal scar tissue |
| alopecia | baldness |
| erythemia | redness of the skin |
| hives | urticaria |
| cellulitis | inflammation around a wound |
| acne | Blocked sebaceous glands |
| Cold sore on mouth | Herpes Simplex-1 |
| Impetigo | Bacterial skin infection characterized by isolated pustules that become crusted and rupture |
| Itch mite | Scabies |
| Onychia | Inflammation of toe or finger |
| Onychomycosis | fungal infection of a nail |
| Curettage | Scrape |
| Biopsy | Removal of tissue for testing |
| Anesthesia | loss of sensation |
| I&D | Incision and drainage |
| C&S | Culture and Sensitivity |
| Debridement | Removal of dead tissue |
| Antiseptic | Chemical agent inhibits growth of microorganisms |
| Vitiligo | an acquired skin disease characterized by patches of unpigmented skin (often surrounded by a heavily pigmented border) |
| Skin cancer | Malignant cutaneous neoplasm |
| Mole | Nevus |
| Wart | Verruca |
| Fissure | Crack or tear in skin |
| Pruritus | severe itching |
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