Word Parts
skin
a gland that secretes sebum that lubricates the skin and discourages the growth of bacteria on the skin
What are sebaceous glands?
profuse sweating, can be normal but can be brought on by emotional or physical distress
What is diaphoresis?
the presence of excessive body and facial hair in women usually occuring in a male pattern. Can be hereditary or caused by a hormonal imbalance
What is hirsutism?
destruction of tissue by burning
What is cauterization?
fat,lipid
What is lip/o?
the pigment that determines the color of the skin
What is melan/o?
commonly known as a bruise
What is ecchymosis?
abnormal curving of the nails often accompanied by enlargement of the finger tips
What is clubbing?
also known as a lid lift
What is a blepharoplasty?
red
What is erythr/o
released in response to allergens
What is histamine?
redness of the skin due to capillary dilation
What is erythema?
also known as a facelift
What is rhytidectomy?
rash
What is urtic/o?
Connects the skin to the surface muscles
What is the subcutaneous layer?
an acute, rapidly spreading bacterial infection within the connective tissues characterized by malaise, warmth and red streaks
What is cellulitis?
very small pinpoint hemorrhages that are less than 2mm in diameter.
What is petechiae?
also known as a skin graft
What is dermatoplasty?
black
What is melan/o
this type of tissue forms the upper layer of the epidermis
What is squamous epithelial tissue?
the removal of dirt, foreign objects, damaged tissue, and cellular debris from a wound to prevent infection and to promote healing
What is debridement?
a closed pocket containing pus that is caused by a bacterial infection
What is abscess?
a technique used to treat various types of skin cancer- layers of individual cancerous layers are removed and examined under a microscope one at a time.
What is Mohs' surgery?