Midterm Review 5

Medical Terminology

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functions of the skin

protects the body, lubricates skin surface, maintains temperature, aids in sensation

outermost layer of skin

epidermis

middle layer of skin

dermis

innermost layer of skin

subcutaneous layer

subcutaneous layer contains mostly...

fat

layer of skin containing blood and lymph vessels, nerves fibers, hair follicles, sebaceous glands, and sweat glands

dermis

produce sebum and lubricate skin

sebaceous glands

superficial burn affecting epidermal layer of skin; skin is red and dry (e.g. sunburn)

first degree burn

burn affecting epidermal and dermal layers of skin; skins red and has blisters (e.g. burn from cooking)

second degree burn

burn where epidermal and dermal layers of skin are destroyed; subcutaneous tissue damaged, charred white, gray, and/or black tissue

third degree burn

hard protein material found in hair and nails

keratin

absence of pigment in the skin

albinism

profuse sweating

diaphoresis

wheal

hive

pertaining to fat

adipose

small collection of clear fluid; blister

vesicle

small solid elevation of the skin

papule

benign growth extending from the surface of a mucous membrane

polyp

small elevation of the skin containing pus

pustule

open sore on skin of mucous membrane

ulcer

thick-walled, closed sac containing fluid or semi-solid material

cyst

groove or crack-like sore

fissure

discolored, flat lesion (freckle)

macule