Anatomy
Large, flexible body system that covers most of the surface of the body
What is the Integumentary System
When a small injury to the skin occurs, the skin is able to do this
Another name for itching
What is Pruritus
Skin test in which allergens in a liquid form are given by intradermal injections into the skin
What is allergy skin testing
combining form that means hard
What is scler/o
This layer of the skin contains some living cells
What is superficial or squamous layer
What is protection
Gray to black discoloration of the skin in areas where the tissue has died
What is necrosis
Lab test in which a specimen of the exudate from an ulcer, wound, burn, laceration, or skin infection is tested to identify the bacterium present and its sensitivity to specific antibiotic drugs
What is culture and sensitivity (C&S)
combining forms for skin
what is derm/o, cutane/o, dermat/o, cut/i, derm/a
This abbreviation is used for this skin layer made up of mostly adipose tissue
What is SubQ
Respond to light, touch, pain, pressure, vibration, temperature
What is Sensation
Constant pressure on the skin decreases blood flow causing epidermis and dermis break down
What is pressure injury
Often used to diagnose ringworm
What is skin scraping
py-lo-eh-REK-shun meaning and word parts
what is piloerection
Pil/o=hair
erect/o=stand up
-ion=action;condition
This layer contains melanocytes, which is responsible for_____________.
What is the epidermis, pigmentation
______________ is stored in lipocytes in the subcutaneous tissue.
What is Vitamin D
Bluish-purple discoloration of the skin and nails due to decreased level of oxygen
What is cyanosis
This test uses UV light to highlight areas of abnormal skin
Wood lamp or light
combining form meaning yellowish discoloration
What is Jaund/o
This layer of skin contains collagen, elastin, arteries, veins, nerves, sebaceous glands, sudoriferous glands, and hair follicles.
What is the dermis
process of maintaining the balance, equilibrium, stability of all body systems and their functions
What is Homeostasis
Most common type of skin cancer
Basal Cell Carcinoma
What is RAST
Write the word parts for the following term:
depigmentation
de=reversal of; without
pigment/o=pigment
-ation=being;having;process