| A | B |
|---|
| derm/o, dermat/o | skin |
| onych/o | nail |
| itis | inflammation |
| myc/o | fungus |
| epidermis | one of the three layer that compose the skin |
| dermis | the middle of the three layers that compose the skin |
| subcutaneous | beneath the skin |
| melanocytes | pigment producing cells in the skin of humans and vertebrates |
| apocrine glands | large sweat glands that secretes a viscous fluid into the hair follicles |
| sebceous glands | oil secreting glands of the skin |
| sweat glands | occur nearly all regions of the skin |
| sebum | fatty or oily secretion produced by the sebaceous glands |
| keratin | protein found in the upper layers of the skin, hair, and nails |
| cuticle | narrow band of epidermis extending from the nail wall onto the nail surface |
| lunula | crescent shape white area at the base of the nail |
| hair follicle | mammalian skin organ that produces hair |
| pilomotor muscle | contractions of these muscles causes goose bumps and hair standing on end |
| sudoriferous glands | small tubular structures situated within and under the skin |
| rule of nines | formula for estimating the percentage of BSA |
| First Degree Burn | damage only outer layer of the skin |
| Second Degree Burn | involves the epidermis, the upper layer of the dermis |
| Third Degree Burn | involves all epidermis and dermis |
| lesion | abnl area of the skin |
| macule | discolored spot on the skin, like a freckle |
| papule | solid curcumscribed, elevated area on the skin, like a pimple |
| vesicle | small fluid filled sac, like a blister |
| pustule | small elevated circumscribed lesion of the skin that is filled with pus, varicella |
| erosion | eating or gnawing away of tissue, decubitus ulcer |
| acne | inflammation condition of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles |
| carbuncle | infection of the subcutaneous tissue, usually composed of cluster boils |
| dermatitis | inflammation of the skin |
| herpes simplex | inflammatory skin disease caused by the herpes virus |
| eczema | acute or chronic inflammation of the skin |
| psoriasis | chronic skin condition, characterized by redness, itching, and thick dry scales |
| melanoma | cancer that develops in the pigment cells of the skin |
| SIDS | Sudden Infant Death Syndrome |
| sleep apnea | obstruction of the airway or disturbance in the brain respiratory center |
| febrile seizures | convulsions associated with significant rise in body temperature |
| anorexia nervosa | eating disorder, quest for thinness to the point of emanciation |
| bulimia nervosa | ninge eating, then self-induced vomiting, laxatives, diuretics to rid the large amount of calories |
| dementia | loss of brain function that occurs with certain diseases |
| alzheimer's disease | form of dementia that gradually gets worse over time |
| advance directives | written document that specifies types of medical treatment is desired |
| elder abuse | refering to knowing,intentional, harming, or neglect act by a caregiver or any other person to an adult |
| stress management | skills that help an individual handle stress in a healthful, effective way |
