Intertegumentary System

Building Medical Words Use adip/o or lip/o(fat) to build words that mean: !tumor consisting of fat: adipoma"lipoma #!hernia containing fat: adipocele"lipocele $!resembling fat: adipoid"lipoid %!fat cell: adipocyte"lipocyte Use dermat/o(s&in) to build words that mean: '!inflammation of the s&in: dermatitis (!instrument to incise the s&in: dermatotome Use onych/o(nail) to build words that mean: )!tumor of the nails: onychoma *!softening of the nails: onychomalacia +!abnormal condition of the nails: onychosis ,!abnormal condition of the nails caused by a fungus: onychomycosis !abnormal condition of a hidden (ingrown) nail: onychocryptosis #!disease of the nails: onychopathy Use trich/o(hair) to build words that mean: $!disease of the hair: trichopathy %!abnormal condition of hair caused by a fungus: trichomycosis Use -logyor -logistto build words that mean: '!study of the s&in: dermatology (!specialist in s&in (diseases): dermatologist Build surgical words that mean: )!e.cision of fat (adipose tissue): adipectomy"lipectomy *!remo/al of a nail: onychectomy +!incision of a nail: onychotomy #,!surgical repair (plastic surgery) of the s&in: dermatoplasty"dermoplasty

Matching Burn and 0ncology 1erms Match each term on the left with its meaning on the right! ! erythema: i. redness of skin #! 1,: e.no evidence of primary tumor $! malignant: h.cancerous;may be life threatening %! first-degree burn: g.heals without scar formation '! grading: f. determines degree of abnormal cancer cells compared with normal cells (! s2uamous cell carcinoma: a.develops from keratinizing epidermal cells )! benign: b.noncancerous *! 1 : j. primary tumor size,small with minimal invasion +! M,: c.no evidence of metastasis ,! third-degree burns: d.extensive damage to underlying connective tissue
Matching Diagnostic, ymptomatic,!rocedure,and !harmacology "erms Match the following terms with the definitions in the numbered list. #.infestation with lice$ pediculosis %.skin depigmentation characterized by milk&white patches$ vitiligo '.fungal skin infection,also called ringworm$ tinea (.contagious skin disease transmitted by the itch mite$ scabies ).bacterial skin infection characterized by pustules that become crusted and rupture$ impetigo *.allergic reaction of the skin characterized by elevated red patches called hives$ urticaria +.hyperpigmentation of the skin,characterized by yellowish brown patches or spots$ chloasma ,.hemorrhagic spot or bruise on the skin$ ecchymosis -.minute or small hemorrhagic spots on the skin$ petechiae #..loss or absence of hair$ alopecia ##.topical agents to treat athlete/s foot and onychomycosis$ antifungals #%.tissue destruction by means of high&fre0uency electric current$ fulguration #'.agents that decrease inflammation or itching$ corticosteroids #(.use of wire brushes or other abrasive materials to remove scars,tattoos,or fine wrinkles$ dermabrasion #).agents that kill parasitic skin infestations$ parasiticides

#*.agents that soften the outer layer of skin so that it sloughs off$ keratolytics #+.procedure in which extracts of suspected allergens are injected subcutaneously$ intradermal test #,.procedure in which allergens are applied topically,usually on the forearm$ patch test #-.skin graft taken from one site and applied to another site of the patient/s body$ autograft %..skin graft taken from another species 1usually a pig2 to a human$ xenograft

3athology report: S&in lesion 1erminology 1erms listed in the following table are ta&en from 3athology report:S&in lesionthat follows! Use a medical dictionary such as 1aber4s 5yclopedic Medical 6ictionary"the appendices of this boo&"or other resources to define each term! 1hen re/iew the pronunciations for each term and practice by reading the medical record aloud! 7typia is a pathologic term for a structural abnormality in a cell" i!e! it is used to describe atypical cells! 7typical means irregular8 not conformable to the type8 in microbiology" applied specifically to strains of unusual type! Basal cell layer (sometimes referred to as stratum germinati/um) is the deepest layer of the fi/e layers of the epidermis Bowen disease is a form of intraepidermal carcinoma characteri9ed by the de/elopment of slowly enlarging pin&ish or brownish papules or eroded pla2ues co/ered with a thic&ened horny layer! 5arcinoma is a malignant new growth made up of epithelial cells tending to infiltrate surrounding tissues and to gi/e rise to metastases! 6ermatitis is the inflammation of the s&in! 6ermis is the sensiti/e connecti/e tissue layer of the s&in located below the epidermis" containing ner/e endings" sweat and sebaceous glands" and blood and lymph /essels! 6orsum means the bac& or he upper" outer surface of an organ" appendage" or part: the dorsum of the foot! :pidermal hyperplasia is an abnormal increase in the number of cells in the s&in with conse2uent enlargement! ;ibroplasia is the formation of fibrous tissue" as normally occurs in the healing of wounds! <yper&eratosis is the hypertrophy of the cornea or the horny layer of the s&in! Infiltrate means to cause (a li2uid" for e.ample) to permeate a substance by passing through its interstices or pores!

=eratinocyte is the predominant cell type in the epidermis" the outermost layer of the s&in" constituting +,> of the cells found there! 1hose &eratinocytes found in the basal layer of the s&in are sometimes referred to as ?basal cells? or ?basal &eratinocytes?! @ymphocyte is a &ind of white blood cell in the /ertebrate immune system"specifically" a landmar& of the adapti/e immune system! Aeoplastic is an abnormal new growth of tissue in animals or plants8 a tumor! 3apillary is a protuberance on the s&in" at the root of a hair or feather" or at the base of a de/eloping tooth! 3athological is relating to or caused by disease! Solar elastosis is a brea&down of elastic tissue (as the loss of elasticity in the s&in of elderly people that results from degeneration of connecti/e tissue) caused by sun! S2uamous is consisting of one or more layers of flat plateli&e cells! !In the specimen section"what does Bs&in on dorsum left wristCmeanD S&in was obtained from the bac&" or posterior" surface of the left wrist! #!What was the inflammatory infiltrateD @ymphocytic inflammatory infiltrate in the papillary dermis! $!What was the pathologist4s diagnosis for the left forearmD Aodular and infiltrating basal cell carcinoma near the elbow! %!3ro/ide a brief description of Bowen disease" the pathologist4s diagnosis for the left wrist! Bowen disease is a form of intraepidermal carcinoma (s2uamous cell) characteri9ed by redbrown scaly or crusted lesions that resemble a patch of psoriasis or dermatitis! 3atient referral letter: 0nychomycosis 1erminology 1erms listed in the following table are ta&en from the 3atient referral letter:0nychomycosis that follows!Use a medical dictionary such as 1aber4s 5yclopedic Medical 6ictionary"the appendices of this boo&"or other resources to define each term!1hen re/iew the pronuncia- tions for each term and practice by reading the medical record aloud! 7l&aline phosphatase is a hydrolase en9yme responsible for remo/ing phosphate groups from many types of molecules" including nucleotides" proteins" and al&aloids! Bilaterally is relating to the right and left sides of the body or of a body structure. 6ebridement is the medical remo/al of dead" damaged" or infected tissue to impro/e the healing potential of the remaining healthy tissue! <ypertension or high blood pressure" sometimes called arterial hypertension" is a chronic medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is ele/ated!

Mastectomy is the medical term for the surgical remo/al of one or both breasts" partially or completely! Aeurological means of or relating to the ner/ous system or neurology! 0nychomycosis is the fungal infection of the nails! Sporano. is an oral antifungal drug ta&en for cases of fungal nail disease! Eascular means of" characteri9ed by" or containing /essels that carry or circulate fluids" such as blood" lymph" or sap" through the body of an animal or plant! !What pertinent disorders were identified in the past medical historyD <istory of hypertension and breast cancer! #!What pertinent surgery was identified in the past surgical historyD Mastectomy! $!6id the doctor identify any problems in the /ascular system or ner/ous systemD Eascular and neurological systems were intact! %!What was the significant finding in the laboratory resultsD 7l&aline phosphatase was ele/ated! '!What treatment did the doctor employ for the onychomycosisD 6ebridement and medication or Sporano. 3ulse3a&! (!What did the doctor recommend regarding the abnormal laboratory findingD 1he doctor recommended a repeat of the li/er en9ymes in appro.imately % wee&s!