Medical Terminology
What is acute?
as related to illness, short-term and requiring immediate care.
What is a macule?
What is impetigo?
appear as brownish-yellow crusted lesions, which may be open or may leak clear fluid or pus.
What is cancer?
a general term to describe a disease in which abnormal cells grow in an uncontrolled way.
What is pediculosis?
Lice infestations can occur on the scalp, body, or pubic region.
What is etiology?
the origin, or cause, of a disease or condition
What is a papule?
a small, solid raised area on the skin with a diameter smaller than 0.5 centimeters
What is the etiology of impetigo?
caused by streptococci or staphylococci. It is common in young children.
What is basal cell carcinoma (BCC)?
The most common form of cancer, affecting the basal cells of the epidermis; it usually appears in areas exposed to the sun.
What are closed wounds?
include contusions (bruises) and hematomas.
Who is a dermatologist?
a physician who diagnoses and treats conditions of the integumentary system.
What is a nodule?
a large, solid raised area on the skin larger than 1 centimeter.
What are warts?
(verrucae) They are harmless viral infections.
What is squamous cell carcinoma (SCC)?
a form of skin cancer occurring in the squamous cells on the outer surface of the epidermis; less common but more likely to spread than basal cell carcinoma.
What are open wounds?
include incisions, lacerations, abrasions, and punctures.
Who is self-limiting?
in medicine, capable of healing without treatment.
What is scale?
a skin lesion caused by the accumulation of extra epithelial (skin) cells on the epidermis; silver to white in color.
What is herpes simplex 1 (HSV1)?
causes oral lesions called cold sores.
What is a primary cause of skin cancer?
Ultraviolet rays from the sun and artificial sources like tanning beds are a primary cause.
What are the signs of wound infection?
can become infected (signs include redness, swelling, and warmth).
How can healthcare workers prevent MRSA transmission?
Healthcare workers can help prevent MRSA transmission by practicing careful hand hygiene and wearing gloves appropriately (removing/ discarding/ changing as needed).
Many are normal variations in healthy skin; others may indicate serious conditions.
What is herpes simplex 2 (HSV2)?
causes genital herpes, which appears as painful sores and can be transmitted through sexual contact.
What are the three types of skin cancer?
The three types of skin cancer are basal cell carcinoma (BCC), a squamos cell carcinoma (SCC), and malignant melanoma.
How should bedding be handled for lice?