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Med. Term Chp. 5
Medical Terminology Integumentary System
Term | Definition |
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Abscess | Localized collection of pus at the site of an infection |
Acne | Inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles |
Alopecia | Partial or complete hair loss; baldness |
Bowen disease | Red-brown scaly or crusted lesions |
Cellulitis | Widespread, acute infection of the skin; redness, pain, swelling, localized heat |
Chloasma | Skin discoloration occurring in yellowish brown patches or spots |
Comedo | Form of acne; black head (closed); white head (open) |
Ecchymosis | Commonly called a bruise |
Erythema | Redness of the skin caused by swelling of the capillaries |
Keratosis | Thickened area of the epidermis or any horny growth on the skin |
Lentigo | Small brown macules on the face and arms, brought on by sun exposure |
Pruritus | Intense itching |
Psoriasis | Red patches covered by thick, dry, silvery scales |
Scabies | Contagious skin disease transmitted by the itch mite |
Tinea | Fungal skin infection; ringworm |
Urticaria | Allergic reaction of the skin; pale, red, elevated patches called hives |