infection control
A mechanical process (scrubbing) using soap and water or detergent and water to remove all visible dirt, debris, and many disease causing germs.
clean or cleansing
abbreviated A: also known as amp; unite that measures the strength of an electric current
Ampere
Study of the functions and activities performed by the body’s structures
physiology
fibrous protein that gives the skin form and strength
Collagen
any deformity or disease of the natural nails
onychosis
An abnormal condition of all or part of the body, or its systems or organs, that makes the body incapable of carrying on normal function.
disease
switch that automatically interrupts or shuts off an electric circuit at the first indication of overload.
circuit breaker
Collection of similar cells that perform a particular function
cells
also known as blackhead; hair follicle filled with Keratin and sebum
Comedone
a noninfectious condition that affects the surface of the natural nail plate causing tiny pits or severe roughness of the surface of the nail plate
nail psoriasis
An item that is made or constructed of a material that has no pores or openings and cannot absorb liquids
nonporous
substance that speed up chemical reactions
catalyst
Structures composed of specializes tissues designed to perform a specific functions in plants and animals
organs
outer layer of the dermis, directly beneath the epidermis
Papillary layer
fungal infection of the natural nail plate
onychomycosis
A disease caused by the bacteria that are transmitted through coughing or sneezing
Tuberculosis
constant and direct current, having a positive and negative pole that produces chemical changes when it passes through the tissues and fluids of the body
Galvanic current
Also known as systems; groups of body organs acting together to perform one or more function
body systems
deeper layer of the dermis that supplies the skin with oxygen and nutrients; contains fat cells, blood vessels, sudoriferous (sweat) glands, hair follicles
Reticular layer
medical term for fungal infection of the feet; red, itchy rash of the skin on the bottom of the feet and or between the toes, usually found between the fourth and fifth toe.
tinea pedis
Caused by or capable of being transmitted by infection
infectious
negative pole or positive pole of an electric current
polarity
Technical term for fat; gives smoothness and contour to the body.
Adipose Tissue
coiled base of the sudoriferous (sweat) gland
Secretory coil
an overgrowth of the nail, usually in thickness rather than length
onychauxis or hypertrophy