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Ch 3 Integumentary
Term | Definition |
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abrasion | scrape |
cyst | fluid-filled sac under skin |
diaphoresis | profuse sweating |
ecchymosis | bruise |
eschar | thick layer of dead tissue over a deep burn area |
necrosis | condition of cell or tissue death |
pruritis | severe itching |
ulcer | open sore on skin |
vesicle | blister |
abscess | collection of pus in skin |
decubitus ulcer | open sore caused by pressure over bony prominences |
alopecia | absence or loss of hair |
biopsy | removal of piece of tissue to examine under microscope |
# | abbreviation for number (on a prescription) |
bid | two times a day |
C & S | lab test done in which bacteria is grown and tested to see which medication is effective (Culture and sensitivity) |
qid | four times a day |
tid | three times a day |