Ch 12_Integumentary System_Flashcards

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Actinic keratosis

ak-TIN-ik ker-uh-TOH-sis

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A precancerous skin growth that occurs on sun-damaged skin.

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Albinism

AL-bih-niz-um

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A genetic condition characterized by a deficiency or the absence of pigment in the skin, hair, and irises of the eyes.

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Alopecia

al-oh-PEE-shee-ah

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The partial or complete loss of hair that occurs most commonly on the scalp (also known as baldness).

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Blepharoplasty

  BLEF-fah-roh-plas-tee

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The surgical reduction of the upper and lower eyelids by removing excess fat, skin, and muscle (also known as a lid-lift).

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Bulla

BULL / ah

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A large blister that is usually more than one-half centimeter in diameter.

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Capillary hemangioma

KAP-ih-lair-ee

hee-man-jee-OH-mah

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Soft, raised, pink or red vascular birthmark.

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Carbuncle

KAR-bung-kul 

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A cluster of connected furuncles.

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Cellulitis

sel-YOO-LYE-tis

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An acute, rapidly spreading bacterial infection within the connective tissues that is characterized by malaise, swelling, warmth, and red streaks.

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Chloasma

kloh-AZ-mah

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A pigmentation disorder characterized by brownish spots on the face (also known as melasma or the mask of pregnancy).

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Cicatrix

SIK-ah-triks

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A normal scar resulting from the healing of a wound.