Medical Terminology
itching
pruritus
a skin disease that causes red, silvery skin patches
psoriasis
is microscopically controlled surgery used to treat both common and rare types of skin cancer. During the surgery, after each removal of tissue and while the patient waits, the tissue is examined for cancer cells.
Mohs Surgery
Skin lesion that is solid and round tumor 2 cm in diameter is called
Nodule
middle layer of the skin
dermis
Condition causing development of a large, bulbous nose associated with granulomatous infiltration, commonly due to untreated rosacea
rhinophyma
is a common and highly contagious skin infection that mainly affects infants and young children. It usually appears as reddish sores on the face, especially around the nose and mouth.
impetigo
a medical procedures is the used called a curette to remove tissue by scraping or scooping.
curettage
Skin lesion that penetrates from the epidermis through the subcutaneous layer of the skin is called
ulcer
This layer of the skin contains fat
subcutaneous layer
s a fungal infection of the nail.
onychomycosis
is a condition that makes your skin red and itchy. also known as eczema
Atopic Dermatitis
use of extreme cold in surgery to destroy abnormal or diseased tissue;
cryosurgery
skin lesion that extends off the mucous membrane is called
polyp
The sweat glands are located in which layer of the skin?
dermis
under the skin
subcutaneous
is an itchy skin condition caused by a tiny burrowing mite called Sarcoptes scabiei.
Scabies
is a medical procedure commonly performed for the treatment of basal cell cancers and squamous cell cancers of the skin.
electrodesiccation
Skin lesion that is flat and discolored is called
macule
A burn that does not cause pain is called
Full Thickness burn or third degree burn
gives the skin strength and form
collagen
is death of body tissue due to a lack of blood flow or a serious bacterial infection
Gangrene
Using the ABCDE classification to determine skin cancer what does the A stand for
Asymmetry
Skin lesion that is clear fluid filled is called
vesicle
The function of the sweat gland is to
cool the body