Ch. 7.3 Integumentary System Key Terms
albino
absence of color pigments (white)
cyst
A closed sac filled with a semisolid material
hypodermis
the outermost layer of skin
papules
raised areas on skin, bumps.
Ulcer
A deep loss of skin surface that may extend into the dermis
alopecia
loss of hair
dermis
skin or corium
integumentary system
the skin
pustules
pus filled sacs (acne or pimples)
vesicles
constrict
get smaller
dilate
get larger
jaundice
yellow discoloration of skin
sebaceous glands
Oil glands that usually open onto hair follicles.
wheals
itchy, elevated areas with an irregular shape
crusts
areas of dried pus and blood, commonly called scabs
epidermis
the outermost laker of skin
macules
flat spots on skin
subcutaneous
outermost layer
cyanosis
A bluish discoloration of the skin
erythema
a reddish color of skin caused by burns or congestion of blood vessels
melanin
brownsih black pigment
sudoriferous glands
Sweat glands.