Skin
Diseases and Disorders
Medical Abbreviations
Medical Terms
Assessory Organs of the Integumentary System
100

Which layer of skin contains nerve endings?

Dermis

100

Bluish tint of the skin from deoxygenated blood

cyanosis

100

BX

Biopsy

100

Pertaining to under the skin

subcutaneous

100

Provides protection for the tips of fingers and toes

Nails

200

The inner layer of that connects skin to underlying muscle and bone

subcutaneous layer

200

severe itching 

pruritus

200

subs, SC, subs

subcutaneous

200

Inflammation of the skin

dermatitis

200

Located in the dermis, secretes sweat through pores and plays a role in cooling body through evaporation.

Sudoriferous Glands
300

The outermost layer of the skin. 

epidermis

300

Collection of hardened sebum in hair follicle; also know as blackhead.

comedo

300

UV

Ultraviolet

300

Specialist of skin

Dermatologist
300

Secretes sebum directly into hair follicles, which lubricates hair and skin; helps prevent drying and cracking.

Sebaceous Glands

400

Produces Melanin and protects the skin against ultraviolet rays of the sun. Also responsible for skin color.

Melanocytes

400

profuse sweating

diaphoresis

400

Dx

Diagnosis

400

surgical removal of fat

lipectomy

400

The muscle responsible for goose bumps.

Arrector Pili

500

A protein that renders the skin dry and provides a waterproof covering.

keratin

500

Inflammatory disease of sebaceous glands and hair follicle; results in papule and pustules.

acne

500

h.s.

bedtime

500

Surgical repair of the skin

Dermatoplasty

500

Is within the hair follicle and gives hair color.

melanin

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